Plato's allegory of the cave is one of the great stories of philosophy, it allowed us to understand how the philosopher perceived the world.

Imagine a vast, dark cavern deep inside a mountain. Cold, echoing walls reflect firelight rather than sunlight. In front of the wall sit prisoners—chained since childhood—able only to see blurry ...

You’re a prisoner, held in a dark cave. Your hands are tied behind you and you can only look straight ahead at the cave wall. Your captors keep you occupied by putting objects on it. To pass the time ...

You might have learned about Plato’s Allegory of the Cave in your intro to philosophy course in college. Perhaps you remember the bare outlines, but let me flesh out the details and explain why it ...

A sentiment echoes across the United States, and it stems from “the people.” Just last week, “the people” elected a president. How can we understand this political moment better? Let’s go back to ...

An excerpt from Plato's Republic, the 'Allegory of the Cave' is a classic commentary on the human condition. It is an example of the philosophical underpinnings of Lovecraft's thought and fiction.

It's warm here in Plato's cave. The shadow casting fire keeps things at a comfortable 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Outside the war promises only a barren Palestinian landscape devoid of life.