Allegory of the Cave
What is the purpose of education?
Task One: Research Allegory of the Cave
Copy and past the following link and skim the article:
https://faculty.washington.edu/smcohen/320/cave.htm
What are the key scenes of the narrative "allegory of the cave" = there are actually five different scenes.
What does Plato mean by "forms" and "shadows"?
Task Two: Allegory of the Cave (Part 2)
Copy and paste the following link:
http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/allegory.html
Read the introduction which includes some history/context around Plato and then proceed to the following excerpt dialogue (about the allegory of the cave):
What is Plato's argument about the purpose of educaiton?
What is a philosopher King?
Task Three: Argumentive Writing
Within the discussion thread, please posit what you think Plato argument is for the purpose of education? Please include 2 citations to support your claim.
Task Four: Position
After completing the readings (listed above) compare your idea about what the purpose of education is with Plato's position. Please respond via the discussion thread and include a video clip (or link) to support your position.