Plato's Allegory of The Cave and Jonh Taylor Gatto A Letter To My Granddaughter

Plato's Allegory of The Cave and Jonh Taylor Gatto A Letter To My Granddaughter

Introduction

Plato is known today as one of the greatest philosophers of all time, allowing him a prominent place in the history of philosophy. To fully appreciate Plato's ideas and viewpoint, it is important to understand his contributions to rationalism and his perception of human knowing. It is also essential to know and appreciate how his Allegory of the Cave depicts rationalism and human knowing, and parallels Christian thought. Finally, comparing and contrasting Plato's ...