The Pantheon is a great building of a Roman empire. It was built in the time of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and rebuilt in the time of Emperor Hadrian. Hadrian was a great admirer of Greek culture, especially of its Hellenistic period.
             In the time of Hellenism, Greek culture reached the peak of realism and spirituality, and the Pantheon is the evidence of realism and spirituality that are crossing over. The latter rationalistic Plato would probably hardly accept. He would, in fact, appreciate the careful human thought, engineering, and mathematical calculation upon which the Pantheon emerged. In calculative terms, Pantheon is a triumph of people's knowledge and of human intelligence. It also promotes humans as capable individuals. In emotional or spiritual terms, Pantheon was dedicated to the connection between people and gods.
             It is questionable how Plato would react to Pantheon in terms of his philosophy, and in particular in terms of the simile of the divided line." On one hand, It is interesting how the architecture of this unique building corresponds with Greek Classical standards and Plato's philosophy. Plato refers to the Good as the light that evokes human vision and helps to activate our senses. Accordingly to Plato, we need a light in order to see forms, and it is not enough for us to have a vision and the objects around us. In "Republic" Plato refers to the light as the source of Good: If the eyes have a power of site, and its possessor tries to use this power, and if objects have color, yet you know that he will see nothing and the colors will remain invisible unless a third element is present which is specifically and naturally adapted for the purpose." In other words, the source of light at the top of the Pantheon symbolizes the source of knowledge.
             On the other hand the light from the top appeals to human emotions, that is according to Plato is a destructive part of human nature. In "Republic" Plato also refers...