Plato, the great Greek Philosopher, master of Aristotle and faithful disciple of Socrates, in addition to being a fundamental model in the intimate knowledge of Western philosophy, was also a striking narrator of myths ; in those who, through practical teachings and daily events, intended to explain the Entity proper to human and divine existence, as well as the other essences that manifested life and Knowledge, whether in nature or in the greatness of the cosmos.
In the light of his philosophical work "The Myth of the Cave", you and I will deepen the great need to exist and live Knowledge and life in full, according to the events of the day's clarity, leaving aside, every abyss and experience created around darkness. You will not regret this reading!
"The Myth of the Cave" What is the legend?
If you already know the wonderful Platonic writing of “ The Myth of the Cave ”, you are great !; If you don't know him yet, don't worry! I will tell you. I will try to be faithful to the event expressed that day by our teacher with broad backs . Remember that, apparently, Plato had a fairly wide back, hence his nickname. In keeping with written tradition, his real name was Aristocles.
Let's get started! Imagine a cave deep in the earth . There, the prisoners are sitting with their backs to the entrance, and their faces are against the wall . If you look at their hands and legs, all of them are tied with chains, which makes it difficult for them to move. It is like this, that you can only look at the back wall .
His story indicates that out of the cavern outside, outside, a steep road is born, however, this is rough. Because the prisoners of the cave cannot see this path, for them, natural light does not exist, which is why it is necessary that a good fire be available.
Between the prisoners and the fire there is a wall . Then he says that in the middle of the fire and the wall parade some men who are carrying some objects . Ensures that these objects cast shadows on the cave wall; shadows that are the only thing prisoners can observe. In addition, echoes originate, which for the captives are words of the people who pass.
With the use of the resources he had at hand, one of the prisoners manages to unleash and free himself, but when he leaves the cave, he is totally disoriented by the flashes of sunlight, nor can he differentiate between the true and what he understood for true. Through reasoning, he manages to distinguish between his original idea of things and what things really are.
So far have I been clear? Hope so!
At the end of this legend, Plato makes a "metaphorical analogy." Ensures that the captives that are tied, are the representation of all those humans who are in a state of ignorance . The shadows that are cast, relate to appearances, the sensitive world, what you and I think they are. When we went out of the cave, we met the sunlight, this is true knowledge . Now who is the wise, the philosopher or the one who should guide those who do not know and are in ignorance? This is the prisoner's task that was released. It concludes that, essentially, the philosopher is to guide the ignorant towards authentic knowledge through reason .
How did it seem to you? It's a show! Right?
Now, let's make progress in the discussion and ask yourself before continuing, will you stay in the dark seeing vestiges and ignoring the real and true light ? Do you want to transcend true Knowledge?
Parteros of souls : authentic bearers of Knowledge
“The Myth of the Cave” is currently completely alive, so energetic and active it is, that, up to our Educational Boards, I would think, that, worldwide, they are establishing, precisely the opposite of what Master Plato invited to It was committed with Knowledge through Reason .
I invite you to take a look at the role played by the schools and universities where they are being formed, acquiring Knowledge our children, brothers, friends, parents, in short, all people. Does something come to your mind? Is something common? Yes! Unfortunately, the vast majority of them are caverns . They are the place of seclusion in which they try to show reality to all their students through shadows.
You see? Unfortunately, the Knowledge that is being given to all the disciples of these training centers are experiences that harbor vague ideas of what reality really is . They are still in the dark, they only see traces! Schools and universities cannot continue to be places where Knowledge is forbidden, we must fall apart! and help to unravel all those who do not want to move towards reality, the light, towards Knowledge.
Do you know who the " Soul Midwives " were according to Plato? Basically, that person who helps to be born in men the thought, that his soul can engender Knowledge . Can you imagine how different it was, if the ideals of the teacher were fulfilled in all Educational Campus? Knowledge is a scoop, it is joy, it is news, it makes you wise, it makes you a philosopher, it gives you feelings of pleasure, it forms you in sincerity and certainty, it gives you happiness and passion, it forms you in humanity, it gives you real political tools of intervention, not of politiquería, that is another reality that was born in the current governments.
Argentine philosopher Pablo Feinmann in his program "philosophy here and now", says that, for the common of today's mortals, it is too difficult to break with the chains that bind them and make it impossible for them to go and approach the real and true " Knowledge ”, and therefore continue“ reasoning ”mediocrely about facts and situations distant from the real and true reality.
Think about what happens when you watch television, as an example, review a newsletter, remembering that what they are going to broadcast is done under the principle of good faith.
In front of your eyes, what you observe is sharper shadows, images and sounds than in “The Cave Myth”, in which you are driven by a virtual cave without limit between the real, the true and the amazing imagination of the Labyrinths of novels, envies, hatreds, fights, prayers, sports, huge and prodigious buttocks, financial operations, politicians explaining what they don't even know, unemployment, gay community, among many other experiences. Here, not even the great father of Modern Philosophy René Descartes has breath, all because the world is existing only in all those modern prisoners, those who distrust doubt and only indulge in the senses . They don't even wonder about the truth of the events, how they happened, who is right, and why and for what.
Do you want to stay in the dark seeing only shadows ignoring the reality of light, Knowledge? Think about it !
As I always tell you, much to say, these themes are loaded with great passion, but the words fill space that is limited. I invite you to continue investigating, wondering, do not stay seeing only pieces without form of reality, ask yourself, the Knowledge you acquire must be the real one Do not forget it!
I ask you again in relation to "The Cave Myth" will you stay in the dark ignoring the true Knowledge ?
Author : William Hern n Estrada P rez, Editor in the Great Family of hermandadblanca.org
