Later Views of the Socrates of Plato’s Symposium

Plato's main understanding of Socrates' view is captured in a famous parable or allegory, The Allegory of the Cave. As the Allegory of the Cave shows, accepting examples in place of real definitions is no better than regarding shadows as real objects! Ultimately, Socrates and Plato are concerned with our ability to understand "the Good." ................
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