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12. Allegory of the Cave

12. Allegory of the Cave

Update: 2024-08-05
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Have you heard of the Allegory of the Cave? This story, proposed by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his book* “The Republic”*, comes from a dialogue between Plato's brother Glaucon and his teacher Socrates. It's a classic tale in Western philosophy. If you haven't heard of it, maybe you know movies like “Avatar” and “The Matrix”. These films, and many other works of art and literature, were inspired by this allegory. Let's dive into this fascinating story today.



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12. Allegory of the Cave

12. Allegory of the Cave

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