Plato's Allegory of the Cave

Plato's Allegory of the Cave:

   is an allegory presented by the Greek philosopher Plato in his work The Republic to illustrate "our nature in its education and want of education".

   

Sample Sentences(Quotes): 

 

• "that the man was compelled to look at the fire: wouldn't he be struck blind and try to turn his gaze back toward the shadows.."

• "And if they were somehow able to get their hands on and kill the man who attempts to release and lead them up, wouldn't they kill him?"
• "to the prison home, and the light of the fire in it to the power of the Sun."

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      The Allegory of the Cave by Plato is a really interesting piece of literature.  It has many hidden meanings, thoughts, and symbolism sprinkled throughout itself. The main thought behind it though is about perception of reality.  You have to know what a real object is before you can know what its shadow looks like, or what its imitation can behave like.

 

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