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R7 The Cave | Plato's Republic, book 7 w/ Ben Morison

Ancient Greece Declassified

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Socrates' Dilemma - The Divided Line

Imagine that one of these prisoners is liberated, perhaps with outside help. Someone frees them from their shackles and turns them towards the fire. And the actual objects that are casting shadows. Now how do you think the prisoner would react to being shown the truth? Happy? Confused, angry. Next imagine that this enlightened philosopher proceeds to lead you out of the cave. It's not going to be an easy journey, as we'll find out to day. But let's say you make it.

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