Plato: The Allegory of the Cave

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Analyze Plato’s allegory carefully, then interpret it in your own words. What do the various elements of the allegory represent?

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Near the end Plato refers to “shadows of images of justice” and “absolute justice.” What does he mean? How do you respond to such images of “absolutes”?

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Write an allegory of your own about perception and reality or another philosophical or psychological distinction that intrigues you.

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