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Plato's Allegory of the Cave, found in The Republic, illustrates the difference between the world of appearances and the world of reality. It depicts prisoners chained inside a dark cave, only able to see shadows projected on the wall by objects behind them, which they mistake for reality. One prisoner escapes, discovers the outside world, and realizes the truth—that the shadows are mere illusions. Upon returning to free the others, they reject his insights, preferring the comfort of their familiar but false reality. The allegory highlights the philosopher’s journey from ignorance to enlightenment and the challenges of sharing deeper knowledge with others.

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