In Plato'sAllegory of the cave? various issues about education are described. These issues still relate to our society today. Issues in the 4th Century B.C. still relate to peoples perspective of today. The key points being pointed out in this paper is why reading Plato from the 4th Century B.C. is still important today and being acknowledged. Comparing and contrasting society today and Plato's lifetime will be discussed. Also, how important this piece is for society and how I relate to it will represent how meaningful this work is to me. It will help an individual understand his or her philosophical aspect. .
The reason people today read this material from Plato is each person experiences these situations of pressure, fear, and of being informed of such experiences. This work gives a person a look on how life can be before we blindly experience it for oneself. We are reading this piece to prepare us for the inevitable of collage however, the brief part we already have experienced is a life-changing experience; the real test is to not have fear returning home or to the routine of earlier years. .
Similarities between our society and Plato's era, is people no matter what time period, experience fear, happiness, pressure, and learn to adapt to ones surroundings. However in the 4th Century B.C. technology wasn't a huge factor compared to today, everything today revolves around technology. Whether it is television, radio, or Internet. Another difference is how society views things today. People change according to the public and fluctuation of the economy. In the 4th Century, people still did change but they changed according to their family values or morals. A final contrast between 4th Century B. C. and today are the more opportunities available to help an individual achieve their goals. In the 4th Century people were limited on education mainly because of lack of money or knowledge.