Plato

Bio Sketch

Plato (c. 428-348 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle. Plato's theory of Forms posited eternal, unchanging ideals behind the world of appearances. His dialogue Timaeus introduced the concept of chora (space/receptacle), which Derrida deconstructed.

Key Works

• Republic
• Timaeus
• Phaedrus
• Symposium

Key Concepts

• forms
• chora
• mimesis

Relevance to Geoffrey's Research

Plato's chora is the target of Derrida's deconstruction in the Chora L Works project with Eisenman. His metaphysics is what Derrida critiques as the "last fortress" architecture must deconstruct.

Source Support

• coyne-derrida-for-architects
• kidder-gadamer-for-architects