Skepticism In Plato's Allegory Of The Cave
Since the beginning of philosophy, philosopher’s sought to question everything, whether it is concrete or abstract, and physical or spiritual. More importantly they sought to explain “why” unlike other sciences. Sextus Empiricus and Plato were two pioneers of philosophy that greatly contributed to the questioning of things, moreover, being skeptical even if the things appear to be real or true.
The purpose of Plato’s Allegory of the cave was to persuade readers that just because you sense (see, hear, smell, taste) something doesn’t mean that’s the thing you are sensing. This idea of skepticism was also supported by Empiricus, but unlike Plato, Empiricus is more radical in his skepticism. He believes all judgment must be suspended to pursue
The purpose of Plato’s Allegory of the cave was to persuade readers that just because you sense (see, hear, smell, taste) something doesn’t mean that’s the thing you are sensing. This idea of skepticism was also supported by Empiricus, but unlike Plato, Empiricus is more radical in his skepticism. He believes all judgment must be suspended to pursue