PPT Slide
Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse
- They take the shadows that they see to be reality.
- If one is released from his chains and forced to turn around, the light will cause him pain at first. He must adjust to it before he can see clearly.
- If taken out of the cave, the pain will be even greater. He will see shadows before he can see the objects that cast them. The Sun, which is the source of light, will be the last thing he can perceive.