The ancient Greek philosopher Plato gave the world some of the most
seminal philosophy in the history of the human race. Plato’s work has been
studied by theologians, professors, students, laymen, and many others for
centuries. His revolutionary ideas, and his ability to explain complex
concepts, is legendary.
Few academics know this better than Katerina Baitinger, who has spent
much of her adult life studying Plato. Katerina Baitinger has a BA in Classics,
an MA in English and Comparative Literature, and a Ph.D. in American
Literature, Culture, and Ideology. Her studies has given her the confidence
necessary to challenge one of the most often repeated notions about Plato’s
work: that women are completely ignored throughout them. After extensive
research, Katerina Baitinger disagrees.
Katerina Baitinger says there is no good 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 of the subject. Katerina Baitinger
is able to take a unique perspective on Plato that most others are not able to.
Katerina Baitinger is a professor who has never shied from challenging
conventional wisdom or points of view. 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.
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