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den301095 [7]
3 years ago
12

What is the meaning behind the allegory of the cave?

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hichkok12 [17]3 years ago
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The allegory contains many forms of symbolism used to instruct the reader in the nature of perception. The cave represents superficial physical reality. It also represents ignorance, as those in the cave live accepting what they see at face value.

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