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Oh the Joy of Ignorance - Clabo

I have always enjoyed the analogy of the cave, but I have also always had the same question in my head. I have always wondered why Plato describes the person as having to be dragged out of the cave. My initial thought is because some or even most people oppose change, and this is especially evident when it comes to one's beliefs. This then causes me to ask whether people would pursue or have the desire to pursue knowledge on their own and what a life would be like if one were to not develop in their beliefs and intellectually. 

Do you think that it always takes someone to initially start someone's journey to knowledge and wisdom, or do you think some people will just be drawn to it. The guy in the cave would have settled with his newfound discovery of the fire and the statues had it not been for the one who dragged him out. 

Do you think one's life would be easier if one were to not be prodded by the burden of wisdom? Do you think it would be easier if they were to settle with their beliefs, never know the wiser, and never face a controversy about what they believe in?

What are your thoughts?

P.S. I commented on Logan Turner's and Haley Riddle's posts.

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  1. Caroline TuckerOctober 5, 2020 at 11:23 PM

    I am sure there are exceptions but I believe that the journey to knowledge and wisdom has to be initiated by someone else. If we think back, all the things that we are passionate about or seek to learn more from comes from somewhere. Whether it be a parent, friend, tv, or the internet. All the passions and desires to learn start somewhere other than ourselves.

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