LaRouche references an old dispute between Plato (left) and Aristotle (right), here illustrated in a fresco by Raphael. Aristotle gestures to the earth, representing his belief in knowledge through empirical observation. Plato gestures to the heavens, representing his belief in The Forms.
Anton "Tony" Chaitkin is an author, historian, and a former political activist with the LaRouche movement. He served as History Editor for Executive Intelligence Review.
Albert Pike Memorial in Washington, D.C.