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The Branches of Philosophy
Branches of Philosophy Excerpt taken from the book Introduction to Philosophy of Human Person by Christine Carmela R. Ramos, Ph.D.
In "Materials for Study"
THE REPUBLIC: SIMILE OF THE CAVE
‘Now, my dear Glaucon,’ I went on, this simile must be connected throughout with what preceded it. The realm revealed by sight corresponds to the prison, and the light of the fire in the prison to the power of the sun. And you won’t go wrong if you connect the ascent into…
In "Materials for Study"
THE REPUBLIC : BOOK VII (Allegory of the Cave)
"Anyone who has common sense will remember that the bewilderments of the eyes are of two kinds, and arise from two causes, either from coming out of the light or from going into the light."
In "Materials for Study"