Week 1
Introduction to Philosophy, Plato, Ignorance and Knowledge
Week 1
Introduction to Philosophy, Plato, Ignorance and Knowledge
Weekly tasks
Task #1: Write down all lexicon words and definition in your notebook. Be sure to number them (i.e., Lexicon #1, Lexicon #2, etc.).
Task #2: Read, annotate, watch, and take notes on Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave."
Task #3: Complete Notebook entry 1.
Lexicon #1: Allegory
Lexicon #1: Allegory
Definition: A narrative in which a character, place, or event can be interpreted symbolically to represent a moral lesson or abstract idea. Authors use allegories to illustrate complex ideas in a way that is comprehensible and/or accessible.
Lexicon #2: False reality
Lexicon #2: False reality
Definition: A distorted or inaccurate perception of the world. It occurs when people accept illusions, misconceptions, or incomplete information as truth, leading them to misunderstand the actual state of reality.
"The Allegory of the Cave" by Plato
"The Allegory of the Cave" by Plato
Who was Plato?
Who was Plato?
Philosophy - Plato by The School of Life.mp4Video Summary of the Text
Video Summary of the Text
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave - Alex Gendler.mp4The Reading
The Reading
Plato's The Allegory of the Cave.pdfNotebook Entry #1 (Choose one option!)
Notebook Entry #1 (Choose one option!)
AP Notebook Entry #1 Ignorance and Comfort and Returning to the Cave.docx