1. Allegory of the Cave
Plato is considered one of the greatest philosophers in history. ... Plato's cave has several such symbols, as well as some that are not so obvious. ... So therefore, Plato is saying that we are all trapped in our own ignorance, both because of our own disabilities and those of the society we live in. ... Plato is saying that we see the world only in terms of what we have learned from other ignorant people. ... Plato is telling us that once someone becomes enlightened, it is his responsibility, to educate his peers. ...
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- Grade Level: High School