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Which pre-Socratic philosopher is considered to have influenced Plato's Theory of Forms?

  • Parmenides

  • Democritus

  • Anaxagoras

  • Thales

Answer

Parmenides, a pre-Socratic philosopher, is considered to have influenced Plato's Theory of Forms. Parmenides' ideas about the nature of reality and the concept of "being" played a significant role in shaping Plato's philosophical thought.
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