THE ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE - Plato
Download or Read eBook THE ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE - Plato PDF written by Plato and published by Lebooks Editora. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Plato |
Publisher | : Lebooks Editora |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 2024-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9786558943662 |
ISBN-13 | : 6558943662 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis THE ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE - Plato by : Plato
Book excerpt: The work " The Allegory of the Cave," also known as the Cave Allegory or Cave Parable, is an extremely intelligent allegory with a philosophical and pedagogical intent, written by the Greek philosopher Plato. It is found in the work "The Republic" and aims to exemplify how human beings can free themselves from the condition of darkness that imprisons them through the light of truth. It is a timeless text whose message fits perfectly into contemporary times when sectarian ideologies still permeate many societies. Furthermore, reading "The Allegory of the Cave" allows for a beneficial reflection by rescuing and presenting important philosophical values to readers.