Did Plato Ignore Women? Katerina Baitinger Says No

It is undisputed that Plato imparted some of the most seminal philosophy in the history of the human race. His works have stood the test of time, and have been studied by theologians, professors, students, laymen, and many others. His ideas were revolutionary at the time, and his ability to explain complex concepts is legendary. Few people know this better than Katerina Baitinger, who has spent a lot of her adult life studying the classics.

Katerina Baitinger has a BA in Classics, and MA in English and Comparative Literature, and a Ph.D. in American Literature, Culture, and Ideology. Her extensive background has given her the credentials necessary to take on one of the most often repeated stereotypes about Plato's works: that women are completely ignored throughout them. After extensive research, Katerina Baitinger takes an unusual viewpoint and disagrees.

Katerina Baitinger asserts that there is no evidence that Plato or any of his contemporaries ignored women while crafting their philosophies. Her piece on the matter, Plato's Women: Postmodern Pitfalls, examines Plato's works through original language and source materials, which gives a more holistic view on the piece as opposed to translations. Katerina Baitinger is able to take a unique perspective on Plato that most others are not able to.

Katerina Baitinger is a professor who always challenges commonly held views. In addition to her unique take on Plato, she has also advocated for lessening the importance of standardized testing due to her studies on "multiple intelligence." Katerina Baitinger is always on the cutting edge and is always seeking for truth, no matter what the common views of the day are.