The Allegory of the Cave by Plato, The Republic [Audiobook]

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@Illacertus Жыл бұрын

*Access demonetized content & ad-free audiobooks* at illacertus.gumroad.com/l/illacertus/EarlyBird30 The Allegory of the Cave is a famous philosophical concept from Plato's The Republic, showcasing the dichotomy between appearance and reality. In this allegory, prisoners are confined within a cave from birth, only able to see the shadows of objects cast by a fire behind them. Mistaking these shadows for the entirety of existence, they engage in discussions based on these illusions. When one prisoner is liberated and exposed to the outside world, they discover the genuine objects creating the shadows and the fire's light, representing the journey from ignorance to enlightenment. Upon returning to the cave to share their newfound wisdom, the liberated prisoner is met with disbelief by the others, who are complacent in their false reality. This allegory symbolizes the philosopher's role as the one who escapes the cave of ignorance, comprehends the world's true forms, and seeks to guide others toward enlightenment, despite potential resistance. Plato employs this allegory to emphasize the existence of an objective reality beyond sensory perception and to underscore the vital role of education and philosophy in transitioning from ignorance to genuine understanding. The allegory endures as a timeless illustration of the transformative power of knowledge. If you comprehend this, you've already surpassed the understanding of many.

@justRossieandGod 5 ай бұрын

While there are so many things I see in this in today’s times, there are two arguments that are urgently in need of addressing. The first being that we need to absolutely bring back the traditional family unit and let parents monitor their children’s use of free time(tv& video games). The second of which being term limits.