Topic > Analysis of Plato's Point in the Allegory of the Cave

(Plato)“And if they can get hold of this person who takes him in his hand to free them from their chains and lead them up, and if they can kill him, they will not kill him actually"? (Plato) Even considering these circumstances, are we not still obliged to educate the ignorant? All of us, at one time or another, have had preconceived notions about reality. Some of us confuse sensory knowledge with truth, while others seek truth through philosophical reasoning. Both forms should be understood together; you have to understand everything to understand anything, regardless of the consequences. Knowledge should be embraced and not feared. Not everyone has the ability to see the truth or the motivation to seek it. Therefore it is the responsibility of the enlightened to enlighten