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Plato's Allegory of the Cave illustrating shadows and senses

Plato's Allegory of the Cave illustrating shadows and senses

Plato's Allegory of the Cave: The lower portion represents shadows and images perceived through senses, symbolizing the world of tangible experience See more

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