Did you know the word philosophy derives from the ancient Greek "philosophia"? It means the love of wisdom.⁠ ⁠ Ancient philosophers pursued knowledge through discussion, questioning, and contemplation. The Athenian thinker and writer Plato was a follower of the philosopher Socrates, and he recounted his teacher's conversations as a means of exploring big themes—how to live, think, love, and organize society.⁠ ⁠ Depictions of many Greek philosophers and writers survive in Roman portraits. These busts would have adorned houses and gardens as objects of inspiration. ⁠ ⁠ Occasionally, an ancient inscription helps identify who is in front of us. But many other portraits remain anonymous. Thick beards and furrowed brows suggest a serious thinker, but we remain uncertain who these men were.⁠ ⁠ Enjoy a 101 on Plato's philosophy at the #LinkInBio. ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ 🏷 #GettyMuseum #GettyVilla #WorldPhilosophyDay #Philosophy #AncientWorld #AncientArt #Antiquities #Art #RomanPortraits #Thinkers ⁠