Plato s Allegory Knowledge And How New Knowledge Can...

In Plato’s allegory there are many major concepts of knowledge and how new knowledge can alter a person’s entire life. One of Plato’s points is that people will cling to what they have always been told when presented new knowledge and may terrify them. Plato says: â€Å". . . you must not wonder that those who attain to this beatific vision are unwilling to descend to human affairs; for their souls are ever former state he had seen the shadows . . . that what he saw before was an illusion . . . Will he not fancy the shadows?†(Plato’s Allegory pg. 4) Another point Plato made is that the truth, more times than not, is painful. Plato says: â€Å"And if he is compelled to look straight at the light, will he not have a pain in his eyes which will make him turn away...† (Plato’s Allegory pg. 3) Plato also makes the point that sometimes knowing the truth and trying to break people who stay firm to their old beliefs may be strenuous and will be cast out. Plato says: â€Å". . . if there were a contest . . . in measuring the shadows with the prisoners who had never moved out of the den . . . would he not be ridiculous? Men would say of him that up he went and down he came without his eye . . . and if any one tried to lose another and lead him up†¦they would put him to death.†(Plato’s Allegory pg. 4) These points can be seen in students life’s as they grow in knowledge. A student, who has been told something the totality of their life, is suddenly confused when new information isShow MoreRelatedReading Reflection1647 Words   |  7 PagesI’ve read articles and novels that have broadened my horizon about how things are different than what someone may be used to. I learned how life experiences can shape your future and the choices you make. Not only did I learn things through the books and articles we have read, but also from my professor and his own life experiences that he was br ave enough to share with the class. I have never had a teacher who wanted to share knowledge as much as O’Hara does, and for that I am extremely grateful that