B 1200 Name:

Plato, Republic, Book VII (pp. 186-205) "The Cave"

1) What do those chained at the bottom of the cave believe to be real objects.

2) What will the reaction be of someone who is unchained and forced to face the fire? the sun?

3) What will a person's reaction be when he returns to the cave? What will be the reaction of those still chained?

I have read pp. 186-205.

I have not read pp. 186-205.

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