Crossword Genius

Plato is considered the father of it (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

idealism

(Other definitions for idealism that I've seen before include "Utopian pursuit" , "Desire for perfection" , "A view of Berkeley" , "Noble attitude from miladies" , "Aspirations to good things for miladies" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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