One of the most influential minds in western philosophy is that of Plato. Plato lived from 422-347 B.C, was born into an aristocratic family in the city of Athens. He was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle. Plato followed the basic ideas of Socrates, in which no laws are to be broken despite their relevance. He makes clear why laws should be followed and why disobedience to the law is rarely …showed first 75 words of 1104 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1104 total…there would be no need for civil disobedience because the laws would be set in such a way that would benefit everyone. If laws were only set to serve and protect the people, and would not prevent them from following their beliefs, Plato would find no reason why civil disobedience was necessary. On the other hand, if a law was considered to be unjust, Plato would change his perspective to the other point of view.