Contemplation on Representations of Plato's Thoughts in Chapter Four of Marzban- nameh

Intellectual and theoretical similarities always have been noteworthy subjects among great thinkers. Enthusiasts of this field, via using comparative analysis, have tried to reveal important impacts in history of human thought. In the present study, we have discussed the recognition of Plato’s thoughts and ideas in Chapter Four of Marzban­-nameh and have tried to present the overview via using content analysis and an inductive method, and relying on the library and documentary studies. Providing the evidence from Chapter Four of Marzban­-nameh, we have revealed similarities in the thoughts of the author of the book with Plato.An important point is that we should become acquainted with intellectual origins of the authors of these works for achieving a more detailed understanding of great works in the literature. A detailed readout of Chapter Four of Marzban­-nameh shows that the author, perhaps like Plato, believes that there is only one true benchmark that can test everything and it is knowledge; only wisdom can save us from engaging to invalid, worldly world and from being deceived by the illusion. This kind of research, in addition to providing the possibility of a more accurate understanding of valuable literary works, can be a setting for the exchanging of helpful ideas among Persian literature and philosophy researchers.