Book 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Divided line theory
A
A. Intelligence (the forms)
B. Mathematical reasoning (math)
^ intelligible realm (knowledge)
C. Belief (physical objects)
D. Illusion (shadows)
^ visible realm (opinion)
2
Q
What does the cave stand for?
A
Belief
3
Q
What does the outside of the cave stand for?
A
Knowledge
4
Q
What does the sun stand for
A
Goodness
5
Q
Glaucon’s response
A
Going back to the cave would make prisoners happy
6
Q
Socrate’s counter argument to glaucon
A
Job of a ruler isn’t to make himself happy but make everyone else happy
