what does the sun in the cave allegory represent
Goodness and Enlightenment
what do the prisoners in the cave allegory represent
ignorance
what dot the shadows represent
illusions
what does the prisoner escaping in the cave allegory represent
discovering the truth
what does the escaped prisoners discovery of the out side world being rejected by the chained prisoners represent
that they are comfortable in their ignorance
what does epistemology mean
true knowledge
who according to Plato can access the world of true form
philosophers
what role in society should philosopher play according to plato
king
what is our world according to plato
a shadow of the world of true forms
How can ordinary people access the world of forms according to Plato
through the guidance of philosphers
what is a limitation of Platos theory of forms
it is a theory/ no evidence
What is the highest form of Form
Form of Good
what is our world a shadow of
the world of forms
can the world of forms be accessed through physical senses
no
what makes Platos theory elitist
he belives only philosopher can access it.
what is the problem with Platos elitist mindset
it means without philosphers human are generally stuck in ignorance
