Basically, Plato is saying: Do not cave-school. (Homeschool) Yes, i'm stoned. I also think he's trying to prove the ignorance of religion.
@WileyHyena
5 ай бұрын
I remember the day when I first understood the evening news on TV. I was 13 or 14. I realized that I understood what they were talking about for the first time. It was astonishing enough that I remember it to this day and now I'm 60. Surely, education is a component of Plato's allegory. But back then....the thought that people might grow up through their lives until death without ever understanding beyond a child's mentality the world they live in, is to this day a remarkable observation, and somewhat frightening.
@Miguel_Gabriel_
6 ай бұрын
Hello helloooo!!! 🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ Why do people kill the prophets?
@zeff
Жыл бұрын
hmmm, interesting 🤨 The same day you posted this video, I had a psychopathology class where they were explaining the default mode network of the brain, which is an interconnected group of brain structures that activate when we are at rest. This network would hypothetically be what makes us daydream, recall some memories, think about the future, etc. The first thing that came to my mind was this allegory of the cave. We are not very good at remembering things, we have certain biases and we omit some things. That is to say, we would be projecting the shadows of our experiences or generating possible futures. My psychopathology teacher told me that it is a very good way of seeing it 🤨😂 As always great video Professor!
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Really interesting connection!
@alexblake3818
Ай бұрын
Try telling the truth and challenging people's established identity of themselves and the world😂
@moodforaday-rl3ww
Жыл бұрын
Your content is amazing, and the way in which you explain different themes and ideas is so fun to watch
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Every time I publish a video, I’m always tweaking things and experimenting. I’m never really sure if it’s going to work or not. So it’s always nice to hear people are connecting with the material. Thanks again!
@samibabar
Жыл бұрын
Just explained in the easiest way. Subscribed👌
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful!
@niazmohideen6398
2 ай бұрын
What we know versus what is known, is infinitesimally small, what is known, till now( everything universal and within our conscience, all) versus what is to be known(undiscovered yet) is inconceivable, hence, the question arises, however much we try with our humanly possible capabilities, to understand the true reality, is beyond our imagination, so can one conclude, we can move from one allegory, or story to another, which light will show us the reality, remains a question.., this search method will always end up with the basic question one started with. Education is one objective, it's useful to achieve something to improve our situation, but philosophical guidance to see the end is unrealistic in itself. MN
@kenroberts2055
5 ай бұрын
Don’t confuse education with enlightenment.
@joshuajackson3344
5 ай бұрын
If it teaches you it’s both
@UMAD666
2 ай бұрын
there no such thing as enlightenment thats another way to trap u
@sircolt8184
21 күн бұрын
Huh. Always thought it's about how we as people can't see the world as it is because it is filtered through our minds. To leave the cave is impossible because it's human to experience through the human mind. Makes sense how you describe it. Also it makes sense that people become hostile if they feel they are forced to accept something. If it feels like you realise it yourself then you want it.
@GreatBooksProf
21 күн бұрын
@@sircolt8184 Nicely put! Glad you liked the video.
@Mattshakes
15 күн бұрын
This was a brilliant video. Thank you and I’ll subscribe to your channel.
@GreatBooksProf
15 күн бұрын
Thanks, and welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy the channel.
@johnkavallieros6780
10 күн бұрын
Just congratulations and thank you.
@anneovachun
Жыл бұрын
Dang you know how to use your calling...I could watch you for, and do, for hours. Could teach anything ---- have my undivided attention. You go teacher....GO GO GO !
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! That's very kind of you to say. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!
@Dino_Medici
Жыл бұрын
The truly blessed to be successful intro was GOATED LMAOOOOOOOOOOO
@DJK-cq2uy
Ай бұрын
What the hell???? Are you talking about? 🤡 😂
@MistahPaul
4 ай бұрын
The questions about who the people are that create the images and the ones standing by the fire: it's always interesting to me how they get perceived as "the media," etc, some abstract concept. It seems like they are simply versions of us, who can use fire and tools. The basics of civilization. So, again, us. And the prisoners have no problem with them, don't even know they exist. The freed prisoner attains an even greater level of power that these others seem to use, so in effect becomes greater than them. But as soon as the freed prisoner uses this truth that's more powerful than the puppeteers, that he's killed. Considering in the Republic, Socrates' labels democracy as the creator of tyranny, Plato may be allegorically showing what happens when you allow, for whatever reason, classes to mix. Especially considering his concept of an ideal city. He remarks several times his belief in the concept of a stationary class structure. Don't really agree with it either, but I do have to admit I am not studied in all of his works, so just an observation, not concrete evidence or anything.
@RobertWarman-i9l
5 ай бұрын
Mass phycosis 101
@LandesTaylor
2 ай бұрын
Me likey caves
@Truther00
7 ай бұрын
Hello from mars
@AndrewCastrillon
6 ай бұрын
Great Video! At first I thought it was a person trying to make their way out of the realm of Hades, and once the person got out and, saw paradise for the first time.
@Greblav
7 ай бұрын
Are there like step 2. vids on this, without the usual intro which take up time?
@you-know-who9023
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Ireland. This was an excellent explanation , which together with your video on Social Contract thinking was a valuable 30 minites or so. Glad I found your channel and it was an easy decision to subscribe.👍
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I’m glad you enjoyed the videos. Welcome aboard! 🇮🇪
@BeMinkedBeauty
7 ай бұрын
I don’t get the education aspect but more so applying it to real life.. how some of us are “woke” while others remain content and in darkness because they choose to remain blind
@BeMinkedBeauty
7 ай бұрын
I would say the people projecting the Shadows would be the government or the 1% that actually run the world..
@jberrocalucf
6 ай бұрын
What don’t you get about the education aspect?
@joshuajackson3344
5 ай бұрын
Amazing explanation!
@GreatBooksProf
2 ай бұрын
@@joshuajackson3344 Thanks! 😊
@alanturingtesla
Жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work!
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do.
@ebrahimlaher3705
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the new video. You have such a cool way of coming across with these concepts. Wish you can post more often
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I wish I could post more often too! Trying to streamline my process. But I’ve also got a lot of offline responsibilities. Sinks full of dirty dishes are always getting in the way of my video editing!
@marlinknight315
Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@matthewirizarry5710
4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@joshsmith4459
Жыл бұрын
Here before everyone else finds your hidden gem of a channel 👌
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Josh! Welcome!
@sondarandolph2551
Жыл бұрын
Television😮
@barefootedqueen710
Жыл бұрын
Hello from England
@GreatBooksProf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mdhossin7501
5 ай бұрын
I think the lesson of Plato's cave we must share the knowledge with everyone
@DJK-cq2uy
Ай бұрын
Fat deal!!
@DJK-cq2uy
Ай бұрын
Wth cares what you think..ain't this bout Plato?? 🤪 🤪 😂🎉😂
@jasonbrophy5567
9 ай бұрын
After being educated I like my cave and my cave people friends. The shadows seem more real than the outside.
@jberrocalucf
6 ай бұрын
It also goes all the way around . Not back to shadows but also back to the perfect world of ideas 💡 . The “real world “ is the transition. Your little shadow world is actually closer to perfection then one might think !
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