This investigation of Eisenhower’s domestic affairs has given me insight into the methods, limitations, and challenges that historians face on a regular basis. I believe that I have learn more about how historians deal with different perspectives and the way time affects the way historians look at certain events. I learned that, when analyzing historical events, an essential skill is the ability to use a variety of sources in order to come to a well-informed conclusion. During this investigation, I had to read material written made by many different people. From the leader of civil right groups to Dwight D. Eisenhower, I had to gather information in order to make a proper judgement on Eisenhower’s administration and its effect on civil rights.
In a quick summarization, it is that what we see is what we become. By using symbolism, he uses a relatable tone of voice to appeal to us on an emotional level. Plato begins to question our self identity with how our self-interest, emotions and mindset is tainted by the everyday, displaying biased advertisements and slim forms of truth, eventually leading for us to become narrow minded with
1) In the allegory of the cave, Plato’s main goal is to illustrate his view of knowledge. A group of prisoners have been chained in a cave their whole lives and all they have ever been exposed to were shadows on the wall and voices of people walking by. The prisoners in the cave represent humans who only pay attention to the physical aspects of the world (sight and sound). Once one of them escapes and sees the blinding light, all he wants is to retreat back to the cave and return to his prior way of living. This shows that Plato believes enlightenment and education are painful, but the pain is necessary for enlightenment and it is worth it.
This essay is on The Allegory of the Cave, Book VII of The Republic by Plato. This paper is written to explain what the allegory, defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one, or a story with two levels of meaning” is as construed by Plato. This paper will 1) Present that the allegory presented in this story is a number of Plato 's key philosophical postulations 2) The strategy he used to explain his philosophical views in The Allegory of the Cave. 3) How do his views affect and or apply to reality, education and media in our society today.
Plato was an ancient Athenian philosopher living in 429-347 BCE. (Grimwade 1) Following in the footsteps of his old friend ancient Philosopher Socrates he shared his thoughts and ideals with the people around him. Unlike Socrates Plato wrote down his thoughts and became one of the most read philosophers in history. One of Plato’s most famous and influential Socratic dialogues is “The Allegory of the Cave” which is found in the Republic Book VII.
Part A- Socrates In thinking of Socrates we must recognize that what we have is four secondhand sources depicting him. That of Plato, Xenophanes, Aristophanes, and Aristotle. All having radically different accounts on Socrates and his views. Out of all them we consider Plato’s to be the most possible account, even though we face a problem of different versions of Socrates.
Plato an ancient Greek philosopher, whose philosophical work influenced the founding of western thought. Born in 427 B.C in the town of Athens, during the time of the Peloponnesian War Plato witness the collapse of Athenian democracy and emergence of an Oligarchy, establish by the Spartan. The repressive system of government was known as the “the thirty” the thirty were elected officials who managed all of Athens affairs. However, the end result of the thirty was repressive governing for the Athenian people who were accustom to democracy. This was one major event, that had a profound impact on Plato life, due to the unjust ruling placed upon the Athenian people, by 403 B.C democracy was restored once again and Plato had an interest in politics,
Plato believes society can’t be perfect if the potential of women is ignored. Plato claims the individual women has more skills than the individual man, but men as a whole have more skill. Nature endows skills to men and women alike. The conclusion he draws from his thoughts are sex (gender) is irrelevant in government positions and other trades. It is morally wrong to reserve an office for men or an office for women.
Plato is known to many as one of the most influential and greatest philosophers to have lived. Plato represents his idea of reality and the truth about what we perceive through one of his famous writings, "The Allegory of the Cave". In “The Allegory of the Cave”, Plato’s overall message is shown by the use of perspective, symbolism, and character development is that people shouldn’t live a life full of fear for. change Plato’s allegory of the cave begins with the description of prisoners in a cave with their own perspective; they are kept in a cave with no natural daylight, they are chained facing a wall and cannot move or look around. These prisoners have always been like this and nothing else.
Socrates is quoted as stating, “An unexamined life is a life not worth living” (38 a). Socrates was a founding figure of western philosophy, and a stable for many ideas. He lived in Athens, Greece teaching his students, like Plato, questioning politics, ethical choices, and many other things in Greek society. In the Trial and death of Socrates: Four Dialogues by Plato, it explores the abstract questioning Socrates had towards many of the normal social properties, which led to his trial, resulting in his death. The most important aspects discussed in the dialogues is the questioning of what is pious and impious, what it means to be wise, and good life.
it should be that they should have the chance to prove what classification they belong to base on their abilities and qualities they pose. I don’t agree with him wanting to tell this story because in telling this story could damage the rest of the city. Trying to persuade someone of something is not true is not right and can lead to other issues because then the society is built on lies. Plato wants to tell this lie because he feels it would be easier to rule because no one would complain but will treat each other in a better manner because they would like they have the same mother, Plato thinks that myths are just stories people have made up so this story wouldn’t be any different than the rest. This lie would be his way to promote loyalty.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is at its core a metaphor for what Plato believed to be wrong in Greek society at the time. The fact
Introduction to Philosophy: Class Six • Plato’s Symposium is one of Plato’s most mature pieces and focuses on love. • Why do different languages/people/religions use a variety of words for love o Some words sound erotic to certain people o A lot of people disassociate physicality/sexuality from spirituality Plato believes physicality and sexuality are required to reach spirituality This is called an orgasmic view He thinks sex is the vehicle for spirituality • What moves us in life? o Pathos-
In addition, the virtue of Plato’s view on the worldly existence is that it is very optimistic. He stresses the importance of education (of the soul), which is a good thing. Also, he wants people to live in harmony with each other. Nevertheless, I’m afraid that people aren’t capable of having so much solidarity by sharing their knowledge with others, after they have escaped the cave. I think that it would result in a group of elite, who have more knowledge than others, and instead of sharing their knowledge, they would keep it to themselves, and inequality will
In The Republic, Plato writes about his thoughts on good, justice, and how we can achieve it. He starts off by stating that for human happiness and to live the best life philosopher-kings are needed. Not everyone can become a philosopher; certain people simply are non-philosophers also called lovers of sights and sounds. Plato makes the distinction between lovers of wisdom(philosophers) and lovers of sights and sounds clear using beauty as an example. Non-philosophers see ''fine tones and colours and forms and all the artificial products that are made out of them''(476b) but are unable to see or to understand absolute beauty.
