![]() We then, as wise human beings, should carefully examine the metaphysical world that Plato clearly delineates is a different one, from which it presupposes (the physical realm). The physical world for Plato is a pale imitation of the metaphysical world. Instead, Plato uses symbolic reasoning and metaphor to demonstrate that, in order to be properly informed about the world around them, and to achieve true wisdom, human beings must look beyond the physical world to obtain “true” knowledge. Plato is not writing in his Cave Allegory about any divinity, per se. Sorry, Dan, it is you who missed Plato’s point. Categories Ancient Greek Philosophy, Popular Posts Trusted Housesitters – Travel the world with free accommodation by house and pet sitting. Young Persons RailCard – Save 33% on train Travel with your RailCard.Ģ0 Cogs – Earn Money Online through Offers and Surveys. Top CashBack – Make Money as you shop with this Cash Back account. You might also like to read about Plato’s Theory of Forms. If you would like to purchase ‘The Republic’ by Plato, click here! It is always recommended that you read the original text by Plato to reach the top grades. The other prisoners reaction to the escapee returning represents that people are scared of knowing philosophical truths and do not trust philosophers.His intellectual journey represents a philosophers journey when finding truth and wisdom.The Sun represents philosophical truth and knowledge.The escaped prisoner represents the Philosopher, who seeks knowledge outside of the cave and outside of the senses.Plato is demonstrating that this master does not actually know any truth, and suggesting that it is ridiculous to admire someone like this. The Game represents how people believe that one person can be a ‘master’ when they have knowledge of the empirical world. ![]() In Plato’s opinion you are a ‘pleb’ if you believe this (their insult for those who are not Philosophers)! If you believe that what you see should be taken as truth, then you are merely seeing a shadow of the truth.
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