The Allegory of the Cave by Plato

The Allegory of the Cave

Plato

36 pages first pub -375 (editions)

nonfiction philosophy challenging reflective medium-paced
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The Allegory of the Cave is a dialogue between Plato's brother Glaucon and his mentor Socrates, narrated by the latter, in which Plato elucidates his Theory of Forms. Plato's Allegory is considered one of Western philosophy's most important metaph...

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reflective 90%
informative 45%
challenging 36%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%

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slow 22%
medium 11%

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