The Allegory of the Cave

Plato's famous "The Allegory of the Cave" is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy or critical thinking. This classic text, written as a dialogue between Socrates and his brother Glaucon, tells the story of prisoners chained in a cave, only able to see shadows on the wall. It raises profound questions about the nature of reality and our perceptions of it. As the prisoners break free of their chains, we're reminded of the importance of questioning what we think we know. This 2018 reprint of the 1875 second edition is a great way to get acquainted with one of the most important works of Western philosophy.