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This week we continue to talk about Plato and the Allegory of the Cave.

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Essential Question

How does the Allegory of the Cave relate to Plato's views on education and the pursuit of knowledge?

Learning Objectives

Summarize key biographical details about Plato's life and historical context, including his relationship with Socrates and his contributions to the development of Western philosophy.

Explain Plato's Theory of Forms:

Articulate Plato's Theory of Forms, including its central concepts, such as the distinction between the physical world and the realm of Forms, and its implications for understanding reality.

Assess the significance of Plato's use of dialogues as a philosophical method, considering how they facilitate the exploration of complex ideas and the development of philosophical inquiry.

Identify ways in which Plato's philosophy has influenced subsequent thinkers and philosophical traditions, and evaluate the enduring relevance of his ideas in contemporary philosophical discourse.

Formulate critiques of Plato's philosophy based on ethical, epistemological, or political considerations, and construct reasoned responses to these critiques drawing on textual evidence and philosophical reasoning.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Matrix Viewing Questions

Last Week’s Assignments

1. Plato Lecture
2. Plato’s Cave Analysis