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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:artwork
gptkb:allegory |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
modern media
film and art |
| gptkbp:addresses |
social issues
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:The_Republic
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| gptkbp:can_be_combined_with |
philosophy and art
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| gptkbp:can_be_seen_as_a_commentary_on |
media influence
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| gptkbp:challenges |
traditional perspectives
the viewer's understanding |
| gptkbp:collection |
private collection
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| gptkbp:color_palette |
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:artworks
various artistic interpretations |
| 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:describes |
the journey to enlightenment
a cave setting |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
varies
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| gptkbp:discusses |
the limits of perception
the theory of forms the process of enlightenment |
| 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_influenced |
gptkb:literature_and_art
modern thought |
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
gptkb:literature_and_art
|
| gptkbp:highlights |
the role of perception
the importance of knowledge the role of the philosopher |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
various philosophers
various ways |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Allegory of the Cave
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| gptkbp:includes |
puppeteers
a fire shadows on the wall |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Western philosophy
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Public_School
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Plato
|
| gptkbp:influences |
Western philosophy
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:artists
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Allegory of the Cave by Plato
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| gptkbp:invites |
viewer interpretation
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| gptkbp:is_a_classic_text_in |
Western literature
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| gptkbp:is_a_dialogue_that_emphasizes |
critical thinking
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| gptkbp:is_a_dialogue_that_includes |
gptkb:Socrates
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| gptkbp:is_a_discussion_point_in |
existential philosophy
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| gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for |
gptkb:philosophy
Western philosophy epistemology philosophy courses the study of metaphysics |
| gptkbp:is_a_foundational_allegory_for |
understanding reality
philosophical education understanding enlightenment |
| gptkbp:is_a_philosophical_allegory_that_discusses |
the nature of existence
|
| gptkbp:is_a_philosophical_metaphor_for |
the journey from ignorance to knowledge
|
| gptkbp:is_a_philosophical_text_that_addresses |
the quest for truth
the limitations of perception |
| gptkbp:is_a_philosophical_work_that |
examines human perception.
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| gptkbp:is_a_philosophical_work_that_critiques |
societal norms
|
| gptkbp:is_a_philosophical_work_that_examines |
the nature of truth.
the role of perception in understanding. |
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
the struggle for knowledge
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
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:is_a_work_that |
questions reality
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| gptkbp:is_a_work_that_raises_questions_about |
the nature of truth
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| gptkbp:is_acommentary_on |
human perception
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:art_critics gptkb:literary_criticism critical theory art theory the context of ethics many philosophers |
| gptkbp:is_arepresentation_of |
the philosophical journey
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| gptkbp:is_asequel_to |
the nature of truth
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:dialogue
gptkb:Socratic_dialogues idealism |
| gptkbp:is_avisual_interpretation_of |
Plato's allegory
|
| gptkbp:is_awork_that |
invites dialogue.
|
| 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_critiqued_by |
societal norms
empirical knowledge postmodern thinkers |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:sociology
gptkb:the_Matrix gptkb:philosophy gptkb:psychology the context of existentialism |
| gptkbp:is_displayed_in |
contemporary art exhibitions
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| gptkbp:is_examined_in |
human understanding
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
academic studies
human perception truth and belief visual metaphors truth and illusion |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:Public_School
art education |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:the_Matrix
other philosophical allegories |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:visual_arts
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| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
the journey from darkness to light
|
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
gptkb:sociology
|
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:literature
gptkb:political_theory discussions of perception discussions of education |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
a metaphor for education
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
educational settings
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| 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_as |
a modern classic
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| gptkbp:is_recommended_by |
the importance of education
philosophers should rule the philosopher's role |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:educational_curricula
gptkb:literature gptkb:popular_culture gptkb:political_theory |
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
human nature
the nature of knowledge |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
theory of forms
the theory of forms |
| gptkbp:is_relevant_to |
gptkb:political_theory
gptkb:psychology the study of consciousness modern discussions of media and reality |
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
Western thought
ancient philosophy the history of philosophy |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
philosophy courses
|
| 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_taught_in |
philosophy courses
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:psychology
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| gptkbp:key_concept |
gptkb:existentialism
epistemology philosophical discussions of truth |
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
examines the nature of knowledge
Socrates and Glaucon |
| gptkbp:medium |
mixed media
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| gptkbp:narrative |
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 |
the meaning of life
the nature of existence the essence of existence challenges assumptions |
| gptkbp:reflects |
human experience
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| gptkbp:represents |
enlightenment
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| gptkbp:significance |
philosophical exploration
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:postmodernism
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:knowledge
ignorance knowledge and ignorance ignorance and knowledge |
| gptkbp:technique |
photographic elements
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| gptkbp:theme |
perception of reality
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| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:metaphor
layered imagery a cave as a metaphor shadows as a metaphor to explain epistemology |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Plato
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| gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:2000
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Roman_Republic
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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