The Divided Line
What are the two classes of perception ?
Knowledge & Opinion
What is the Delma given for the Allegory of the cave
Prisoners are bound to only look a single way.
They can only see the shadows that are cast upon the wall in front of them.
Who is Socrates talking to in Book 7 ?
Glaucon
What is the difference between "The Good" and "The Sun" ?
"The Good" is the way the world really is and "The Sun" is the way we perceive the world.
What do the prisoners represent in this story ?
Represents the idea of individuals who have not pursued higher knowledge.
Does the person Socrates is discussing with, agree or disagree on the matter?
Seems to Agree
What is the Third Level characterized by in the divided line ?
Mathematics. The transformation of perception into reasoning intelligence.
What does stepping out of the cave represent?
Verring away from a closed-mindset and opening up oneself to higher knowledge.
According to Socrates what is the fastest and easiest way to establish the city and government that is discussed in this book.
Take all children over 10 years old away from their parents and have them raised according to their own laws and customs.