Ancient philosophical influences Flashcards
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What is a summary of the analogy of the cave, as put forward by Plato?
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It discuss’ what would happen if a group of prisoners realized the world they were watching was a lie. Plato uses this allegory as a way to discuss the deceptive appearances of things we see in the real world. Through it, he encourages people to instead focus on the abstract realm of ideas.
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