Ancient Athenian philosopher Plato was a renowned figure in the history of philosophy, known for his works such as The Republic and Symposium. He was a student of Socrates, another famous ancient Athenian philosopher who is known for his Socratic method of questioning. SOLON was an Athenian statesman and lawmaker who is credited with laying the foundations of Athenian democracy. ATTIC was the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Athens and its surrounding regions. Agora was the public gathering place in Ancient Athens where citizens could meet to discuss politics and other matters. STOA was a type of covered walkway in Ancient Greece, often used as a meeting place for philosophical discussions.