Don't be certain of anything. What we see in our 3 or 4 dimensions are only shadows of things in the 5 and up dimensions. Just illusions of what is real.
Although I strongly agree with CandiBristol's point about everyone from all dogmas claiming the mantle of the freed mind, this is a great way to establish a neutral point of entry for younger seekers of truth. Also, it reminds those of us who've been on the journey for a while that perception is just that...perception; in the end it's only a nebulous shadow of the truth, broadly open to interpretation. To find the truth, we must find the source of light...and that which obstructs it's rays.
This is such a profound allegory. It's one of those that makes you feel as if it was written for you personally. For the same reason, that's it's weakness. Anyone: Christians, Panentheists, Non-theists, deists, etc each will almost inevitably think their particular foundational philosophy is the most "enlightened" one, and thus will identify themselves with the unfettered prisoner. In every case, the alternative philosophies will be thought to be represented by those that remain shackled.
When you grow older and realize some things you can assume that you are a little smarter. But then you quickly realize that in the grand scheme of things you are not that smart because there is so many things you do not know.
Wow, that was awesome! Especially the end, I heard this in my high school philosophy class and was one of two or three people that actually understood it, not just in the basics, but the whole concept. I guess we have to help people when you know the truth.
Lovely thing, and only a little dated. I'm old enough to have seen it somewhere, but don't remember it. The glorification of the Classics, albeit on closely monitored terms, used to be one the the Far Left's many tactics.
Question: How does the prisoner know that he hasn't ascended into only another sort of Hell? O it's so inconvenient for partisan spiritualists to admit how tricky the devil might be. Surely at some point his trickiness lets up, so we might safely convenience ourselves! Amen?
The allegory is a metaphor, you have to assume that he is led into the real world...or even at that...one that is profoundly better than the previous hell he lived in. Perhaps the cycle continues for eternity, but the message is to strive for better and make sure to be humble and take your fellow man with you.
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crieiessacontaagora 1 month ago
what a great video
Johanvideo525 5 months ago
Don't be certain of anything. What we see in our 3 or 4 dimensions are only shadows of things in the 5 and up dimensions. Just illusions of what is real.
anterpants 6 months ago
holy shit I'm the 666th viewer..... I feel some sort of meaning behind this.
d1ggitydan 10 months ago
now I understand how prophets must have felt
mankind1family 1 year ago
Although I strongly agree with CandiBristol's point about everyone from all dogmas claiming the mantle of the freed mind, this is a great way to establish a neutral point of entry for younger seekers of truth. Also, it reminds those of us who've been on the journey for a while that perception is just that...perception; in the end it's only a nebulous shadow of the truth, broadly open to interpretation. To find the truth, we must find the source of light...and that which obstructs it's rays.
One!
ijitdunn 1 year ago
@ijitdunn Or that which causes the rays. The light bringer mindset itself.
lisulove 7 months ago
This is such a profound allegory. It's one of those that makes you feel as if it was written for you personally. For the same reason, that's it's weakness. Anyone: Christians, Panentheists, Non-theists, deists, etc each will almost inevitably think their particular foundational philosophy is the most "enlightened" one, and thus will identify themselves with the unfettered prisoner. In every case, the alternative philosophies will be thought to be represented by those that remain shackled.
CandiBristol 1 year ago 3
@CandiBristol nice wrap up!
ijitdunn 1 year ago
Fantastic!
jenk1013 1 year ago
When you grow older and realize some things you can assume that you are a little smarter. But then you quickly realize that in the grand scheme of things you are not that smart because there is so many things you do not know.
disturbedfrog 1 year ago
Wow, that was awesome! Especially the end, I heard this in my high school philosophy class and was one of two or three people that actually understood it, not just in the basics, but the whole concept. I guess we have to help people when you know the truth.
Riffnspliff 1 year ago
Lovely thing, and only a little dated. I'm old enough to have seen it somewhere, but don't remember it. The glorification of the Classics, albeit on closely monitored terms, used to be one the the Far Left's many tactics.
Question: How does the prisoner know that he hasn't ascended into only another sort of Hell? O it's so inconvenient for partisan spiritualists to admit how tricky the devil might be. Surely at some point his trickiness lets up, so we might safely convenience ourselves! Amen?
baltimark 1 year ago
@baltimark
The allegory is a metaphor, you have to assume that he is led into the real world...or even at that...one that is profoundly better than the previous hell he lived in. Perhaps the cycle continues for eternity, but the message is to strive for better and make sure to be humble and take your fellow man with you.
amusingisthedawn 1 year ago
Cartoons like this always creep me out.
DasAmericanAtheist 1 year ago
@DasAmericanAtheist ikr! it gaves me the jeebies but the message is good
hannahjuani101 1 year ago
so amazing. Thank you so much!
andRooMc88 1 year ago