Our minds at Work Flashcards by Unknown Unknown | Brainscape

Q

Probably the most stirring, thought-provoking, and, to an extent, unsettling description of the world we live in today was laid out by ________________________ in his Republic.

A

Plato

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shows the transition from unawareness to wisdom and the challenge of recognizing genuine truth

A

Allegory of the cave

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Who wrote “The Allegory of the Cave”

A

Plato

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from the perspective of the story, the ______stands for lack of knowledge

A

Cave

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the _____________ symbolize deceitful perceptions or incorrect convictions

A

Shadows

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the __________________________ represents the quest for truth and wisdom with logic and philosophy.

A

escape from the cave

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