Throughout the ages, humanity has put forth intriguing and thought-provoking ideas through the usage of allegories, metaphors, and symbolism. Through these literary devices, a writer can easily put forth their ideas and beliefs in a easier to comprehend and intriguing way than through merely describing it. One such case can be seen in the Greek philosopher Plato's work, The Allegory of the Cave. The Allegory of the Cave describes a group of humans who are dwelling in an underground cave. They have
Since the beginning of philosophy, the argument of the mind-body problem has been constantly debated. The mind-body problem asks what the connection is between the mind and the body. Many philosophers have come up with their own theories to answer this predicament but each theory that philosophers have come up with has some indication of a flaw. The mind-body problem is a philosophical issue that inquires the relationship among the mental and physical properties. The fundamental point regarding the
Nineteen-ninety-nine was a great year! Not only was it the last year of the twentieth-century, but it marked the theatrical release of the Wachowski brother 's, The Matrix. The movie constantly rolls around the interior of my head whenever the question of reality comes up. A very memorable, and important, scene has Thomas Anderson, better known as Neo, having The Matrix explained to him by his soon-to-be mentor, Morpheus. Morpheus: Do you want to know what IT is? The Matrix is everywhere. It is all
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Analyse how Shakespeare’s theatricality portrays ideas about the tension in human interactions to teach audiences about the world around them. In studying Romeo and Juliet (1596), I have come to realise how William Shakespeare conveys intense relationships to captivate his audience and teach them valuable lessons. Furthermore, my study positions me to recognise how over time gender norms are changing, yet some people still hold these old views today. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (1596)