John Bailey 12/12/00 PHRE 101A A New Understanding of Truth Modern philosophy has divided itself into many different factions and ways of thought, with many people arguing from their own self interested virtues. Originally philosophy was the study of wisdom and a dialogue of thoughts. Original philosophers often talked about general virtues such as truth and beauty. Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” relates Socrates’ views on education and understanding truth, in an attempt to better …showed first 75 words of 1779 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1779 total…in society objectively, to see that there are issues that are based upon misunderstanding between modes of thought at the most basic level, then the solution becomes clear, removal of basic misunderstanding. After enlight! enment, there is no misunderstanding because everyone can realize the same source for beauty and truth, eliminating minor differences and discrepancies in people’s motivations and beliefs that hinder the pursuit of virtue today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Plato's Allegory of the Cave