Statements (226)
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:artwork |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Plato |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
modern media
film and art |
| gptkbp:addresses |
social issues
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| gptkbp:aired_on |
human perception
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:The_Republic
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| gptkbp:applies_to |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:psychologist the study of consciousness modern discussions of media and reality |
| gptkbp:can_be_used_with |
philosophy and art
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| gptkbp:challenges |
traditional perspectives
the viewer's understanding |
| gptkbp:collection |
private collection
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| gptkbp:color |
vibrant colors
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
cultural beliefs
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Sigmar_Polke
gptkb:Plato |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:artwork
various artistic interpretations contemporary art exhibitions |
| gptkbp:depicts |
the theory of forms
the concept of enlightenment shadows and light the concept of reality the process of enlightenment the difference between knowledge and belief the journey to knowledge the difference between appearance and reality shadows on a wall |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
varies
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| gptkbp:discusses |
the limits of perception
the theory of forms the process of enlightenment |
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
critical thinking
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| gptkbp:examines |
human understanding
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| gptkbp:example |
allegorical storytelling
allegorical literature |
| gptkbp:exemplified_by |
Sigmar Polke's techniques
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:Museum_of_Modern_Art
galleries worldwide |
| gptkbp:explores |
the nature of reality
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| gptkbp:features |
shadows
abstract forms prisoners prisoners in a cave |
| gptkbp:has_character |
translated into many languages
analyzed for centuries |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:literature_and_art
modern thought |
| gptkbp:has_style |
the nature of truth
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| gptkbp:highlights |
the role of perception
the importance of knowledge the role of the philosopher |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
various philosophers
various ways |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Allegory of the Cave
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Socrates
puppeteers a fire shadows on the wall |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Western philosophy
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:philosopher
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Plato
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| gptkbp:influences |
Western philosophy
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Artist
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Allegory of the Cave by Plato
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| gptkbp:invites |
viewer interpretation
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| gptkbp:is |
invites dialogue.
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| gptkbp:is_a_framework_for |
gptkb:philosopher
Western philosophy epistemology philosophy courses understanding reality philosophical education the study of metaphysics understanding enlightenment |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:literary_work critical theory art theory the context of ethics many philosophers |
| gptkbp:is_arepresentation_of |
the philosophical journey
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:language
gptkb:Socratic_dialogues idealism |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:philosophical_debates
cognitive biases discussions of reality discussions of critical thinking |
| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
illusion and reality
appearance and reality the world of forms and the material world |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
the concept of reality
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a critique of society
a thought-provoking piece a significant artwork |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
societal norms
empirical knowledge postmodern thinkers |
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
the journey to enlightenment
a cave setting Plato's allegory |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:physicist gptkb:psychologist gptkb:the_Matrix existential philosophy the context of existentialism |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
academic studies
human perception truth and belief visual metaphors truth and illusion |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:philosopher
art education |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:literary_work discussions of perception the journey from darkness to light discussions of education |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:the_Matrix
other philosophical allegories |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:painting
a metaphor for education |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
educational settings
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Platonic_philosophy
Western philosophy Plato's philosophy art history discussions the discourse on reality Plato's theory of knowledge Sigmar Polke's body of work |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
a modern classic
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:educational_curricula
gptkb:political_organization gptkb:literary_work gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
human nature
human experience the nature of knowledge |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
theory of forms
the theory of forms |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
the struggle for knowledge
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
philosophy courses
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| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
interpretation
|
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
the human condition
human perception human condition intellectual awakening the journey to enlightenment the journey to knowledge |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:psychologist
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| gptkbp:key |
gptkb:existentialism
epistemology philosophical discussions of truth |
| gptkbp:language |
examines the nature of knowledge
Socrates and Glaucon |
| gptkbp:medium |
mixed media
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
freedom
perception perception and reality the value of knowledge conventional wisdom the importance of questioning the search for truth freedom and oppression translated into many languages the concept of reality interpreted in various ways debated by scholars. illustrates philosophical concepts the importance of questioning reality |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:The_Republic
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
societal norms
the meaning of life the nature of existence the quest for truth the nature of truth. the essence of existence the limitations of perception challenges assumptions examines human perception. the journey from ignorance to knowledge the role of perception in understanding. |
| gptkbp:referee |
media influence
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| gptkbp:represents |
enlightenment
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
the nature of truth
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| gptkbp:significance |
philosophical exploration
Western thought ancient philosophy the history of philosophy |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:postmodernism
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| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:philosophical_debates cultural studies philosophical debate truth the limits of human understanding philosophical inquiry psychology and cognitive science the limitations of human senses |
| gptkbp:suitable_for |
the importance of education
philosophers should rule the philosopher's role |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:military_base
ignorance knowledge and ignorance ignorance and knowledge |
| gptkbp:technique |
photographic elements
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| gptkbp:text |
Western literature
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| gptkbp:theme |
perception of reality
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| gptkbp:training |
philosophy courses
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| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:literary_work
layered imagery a cave as a metaphor shadows as a metaphor to explain epistemology |
| gptkbp:work |
questions reality
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Plato
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| gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:2000
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