Instructional Video

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

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What is reality, knowledge, and the meaning of life? Discover Plato's response to these bold questions in his "Allegory of the Cave" and explore this famous historical thinker's vision of an ideal society as he saw it within the context of ancient Greek society.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • This video would serve as a lovely complement to a lesson on metaphors or allegorical writing
  • "Most people are not just comfortable in their ignorance, but hostile to anyone who points it out." This is an excellent line from the clip to prompt reflection, discussion, and writing
Classroom Considerations
  • You can customize the assessment questions and additional resources associated with this resource on the TED Ed website with a free subscription
Pros
  • Engaging animations
  • Well produced and narrated
Cons
  • None