Timeline
Who was Plato's teacher?
Socrates
What did Plato decide to devote his life to?
Writing and teaching philosophy
Does Glaucon disagree with or challenge Socrates throughout the dialogue?
No
Who is speaking in the 'Allegory of the Cave?'
Socrates and Glaucon
When was Plato alive?
428-348 BC
What is the name of the school Plato opened?
The Academy
How did Socrates die?
Describe what the cave is like or what is in the cave
Prisoners/Human beings chained and living in the cave; Fire above and behind them; and between the fire and the prisoners there is a raised way; puppets; shadows
When was Socrates alive?
What technique did Plato design the Academy to promote?
Socratic Method
According to Socrates, what obligations might enlightened individuals have in the Allegory of the Cave?
To guide and educate others
What is the message/theme of the allegory?
Enlightenment, knowledge
When did Plato open the Academy?
387 BC
What is the Socratic Method?
a technique formed by Socrates that conveys and refines knowledge by asking and answering questions
What Greek poet does Socrates reference in the allegory?
Homer
What is the significance of light/the sun?
It represents the ultimate source of truth, reality, knowledge, and enlightenment.
What is today's date?
Feb. 15, 2024
What is 'the good society?'
"a social order governed by a wise Philosopher-King whose only motive is to promote the public welfare."
What does Socrates argue about knowledge and the soul in the allegory?
the power and capacity of learning exists in the soul already
What do the shadows on the cave wall symbolize?
Illusions and superficial truths that people perceive as reality (which are derived from limited experiences and senses)