How did new and used the ideas of Plato?

Plato's philosophy was foundational for forming Augustine's views on knowledge, truth, and beauty. Augustine incorporated aspects of Platonic ideas such as the dualism of the physical and spiritual realms, the concept of forms or ideals, and the pursuit of ultimate truth. However, Augustine also critiqued certain aspects of Platonic thought, particularly on the nature of God and the relationship between the material and immaterial worlds.