The other three were Wisdom, Courage and Moderation. The Republic also addressed social issues such as the role of women and laws which would be addressed further in a dialogue known as the Laws. (Jowett 313)The Academy Another contribution that Plato made to the world of philosophy was the very first European center of philosophy known as the Academy. Founded between 388 and 389 BC, the Academy is famous as the place where Plato taught, but as a place of education and training it existed before him. The name Academy is said to derive from the legendary founder Hekademos. (Barber 182) The Academy began as a more informal educational center as it was designed as a place outside the walls of Athens where philosophers could meet and discuss doctrine. (Taylor 9) Here Plato taught politics regarding government, laws, and the community of the people. The founding of the institution demonstrated one of the differences between him and Plato's mentor, Socrates. Socrates believed that fundamental knowledge was based solely on internal self-reflection and could not be taught to another. This may be a major contributing factor to Socrates not founding any formal schools or institutions before his death. (Johnson