essay: Critically read and interpret Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

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Critically read and interpret Plato’s Allegory of the Cave


What does it reveal about Plato’s epistemology that is his view about what kinds of knowledge the senses give you vs. what kinds of knowledge the intellect reveals?


How does the Allegory convey the idea that philosophy is an activity that results in freedom and autonomy?

 

Finally, reflect on your own experiences. How can you relate the Allegory to your own life?

Paragraph One: INTRODUCTION

Briefly discuss the central concept selected for the essay.

Define the concept selected. A standard dictionary or a philosophical dictionary definition will clarify the concept for the reader.

THESIS located at the end of your introduction viz. agreeing or disagreeing with the philosopher on the topic selected.

Paragraphs Two and Three: REASON ONE

Clearly and explicitly state the first reason why you agree or disagree with the philosopher on the selected topic.

Defend your reason with examples that is research i.e. find one quotation from a relevant outside source. Make sure to make the quote as short as possible so as to leave room for your following explanation of the quote that is what the quote means and the rationale on why you selected the quote.

 Incorporate your personal experiences and relations to contemporary society to illustrate and support your first reason.

Facts and statistics are also helpful in further defending your first reason.

Paragraphs Four and Five: REASON TWO

Clearly and explicitly sate your second reason why you agree or disagree with the philosopher on the selected topic.

Defend your reason with examples that is research i.e. find one quotation from a relevant outside source. Make sure to make the quote as short as possible so as to leave room for your following explanation of the quote that is what the quote means and the rationale on why you selected the quote.

Incorporate your personal experiences and relations to contemporary society to illustrate and support your second reason.

Facts and statistics are also helpful in further defending your second reason.


One Half of a Paragraph: CONCLUSION

Restate your thesis position and your two supporting reason.

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