After reading this article I think it could be interpreted a couple of different ways. While reading it many different comparisons came to my mind regarding teaching and interaction between student and teacher in the learning environment. When asked what Plato values in this allegory, I"m not exactly sure. I think he values the prisoner and their ability to adjust to their ascention, whether or not they will adjust for the better or for the worse depends on his or her instructor. .
It could be said that Plato believes education and higher learning to be important, which correlates with this allegory. I think that one of Plato's points is that the "ascention" or learning at a higher level is not for everyone. He quotes Homer in saying that it is "Better to be the poor servant of a poor master," and to endure anything, rather than think as they do and live after their manner? I think this is very true in today's society, some people believe that their place is in medicine or law, and others are content with less pretigous titles. .
Another point I agreed with was when Plato talked about the prisoner being taken to look at the night sky with the moon and stars. Plato said that the prisoner would be able to see the night sky much better than being forced to look at the sun and be dazzled by it, because in the cave his eyes had grown accustomed to the poor lighting and was therefore more suited to it. I think what this relates to in education is that every student is different and therefore individuals" learn in different ways. It is the responsibility of the instructor or teacher to be able to teach in a way that their pupils can understand best. In the story the prisoner was pained and irritated when they had to look into the sun, that was only natural given their prior circumstances and environment. Yeah, maybe some of the prisoners might be able to handle the sun and even enjoy it, but a majority will be to dazzled and not be able to see anything at all.
Yet, the "total score" of realism versus idealism is 0-1. ... Idealism claims that thought has some crucial role in making the world the way it is. ... In life, idealism is the characteristic of those who regard the ideas of truth and right, goodness and beauty, as standards and directive forces. ...
Russia continued into a spiraling path away from true Marxist idealism as Lenin died and Stalin gained control of the Central Committee. Idealism, wishing for a unified and industrialized Russia, was no longer regarded and instead realism took over, as Stalin no longer followed Marxist policies. In the movie Reds, John "Jack- Reed is another example of idealism being thrown away by realism. ... Because idealism strives for goals that are revolutionary, they are often out of reach for the masses. ... This "realism- is the price idealism pays in the wake of revolutionary success. ...
In the philosophical system developed by Irish philosopher George Berkeley, Idealism, Berkeley states that physical objects, matter, do not exist independent of the mind. ... Over all, idealism appears to be the antithesis of materialism in its approach to discovering the nature of the universe. ...
That is to say, reality is not a tool of realism, but of idealism, even phenomenalism; that the external world, the external reality, does not exist without the human mind to shape and interpret it. ... Kant brought forth the philosophical revolution of transcendental idealism when introducing the serious consideration of the mind's role in building and compiling our knowledge of the objective world, that is, our collections of laws, morals, social structures, facts, and truths. ... In Georg Wilhelm Freidrich Hegel's philosophy of "absolute idealism," reality is broken down by ou...
HAMLET"S MORAL IDEALISM In all of William Shakespeare's classic tragedies, the often "heroic" protagonist demonstrates a clear flaw that will ultimately result in their downfall; fittingly, Hamlet is no different: It is Hamlet's moral idealism which makes him ignorant and vulnerable to the corrupt society around him, and finally, causes his inevitable demise. ...
Idealism and Naturalism Ideality or idealism is the belief that reality is fundamentally idea, thought or mind not matter. ... The varieties in idealism all share the same characteristics. ... Idealist, George Berkley is the founder of modern idealism. ... Subjective idealism is the position that all we ever know are our own ideas. ... Objective idealism is ideas that exist in an objective state. ...
The theory of Representational Realism is quite intricate, especially in comparison to George Berkeley's Idealism. ... As with Representational Realism, Idealism has it strengths as a believable theory as well. Many Christians may feel that Idealism is they theory which had a strong basis, as in so far as their religion, God is the biggest part of their lives and therefore they may have a inclination to Idealism as a theory rather than Representational Realism or Phenomenalism as they are more based on the objects themselves, not the reason behind them, which, according to Idealism, ...
Idealism and romanticism in "The Portrait of a Lady". Idealism and romanticism are two concepts which seem quite closely related, particularly in Henry James" novel, where certain characters appear to represent these genres as two intertwined ideals. ... This presentation seems to pose questions in terms of idealism, as Isabel appears to have the best view in regards to personal happiness, yet the social configuration of the Europeans is highly criticised by James. ... The two concepts of idealism and romanticism appear intertwined, however they also seem to be in conflict with each other. ...
Dexter's dream that begins, then flourishes, but becomes unattainable in the end, exemplifies F. Scott Fitzgerald's corrupt idea of the typical American Dream. Society as a whole believes the American Dream consists of the freedom of individuality, material wealth, better landscape, and religious id...
