How Does Plato Think Our Situation Is Like Those of the Prisoners

question 31

Multiple Choice

How does Plato think our situation is like those of the prisoners in the cave?

• A) It will be difficult for us to learn of the intelligible realm
• B) We're acquainted with the visible realm but can achieve knowledge of the intelligible realm
• C) Once we learn of the intelligible realm, we'll be reluctant to occupy ourselves with human affairs
• D) All of the above

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