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People are afraid to see reality.
"At first, when any of them is liberated and compelled suddenly to stand up and turn his neck round and walk and look towards the light, he will suffer sharp pains; the glare will distress him, and he will be unable to see the realities of which in his former state he had seen the shadows."
Knowledge cannot be learned, but mustcan be found within.through experience.
"...so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soul be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good."
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what you believe in is not true? Or do you think it is easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In James Madison’s, Federalist No. 5, he says that “A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.” This quote relates to Plato’s point that knowledge is learned through experience. This is because with experience one can see what works in a situation and what doesn't.
Why do you think knowledge is learned better with experience?
3. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the US Constitution?
First Point: People can be deceived by society:

In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what you believe in is not true? Or do you think it is easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
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3. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the US Constitution?
First Point: People can be deceived by society:

"...so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soul be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good."
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
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3. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the US Constitution?
First Point: People can be deceived by society:

"...so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soul be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good."
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
· In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In a letter by George Washington to Benjamin Harrison discussing the people of our nation, he says, “A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.” This quote relates to Plato’s key point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. Washington was trying to say that if the people are persistent and find knowledge they will be able to achieve great things.
· In James Madison’s, Federalist No. 5, he says that “A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.” This quote relates to the Plato’s point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. This is because through experience, knowledge can be found.
Do you believe knowledge could be learned or do you believe that it is found best through experience?
Do you think that the words of these founding fathers would have influenced the residents of the cave?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what you believe in is not true? Or do you think it is easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
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3. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the US Constitution?
First Point: People can be deceived by society:
® The first example in how these points connect with Brown’s Edgar Huntly work is how in Plato: Allegory of the Cave the shadows are the deception, the people trapped in the cave are deceived. "Like ourselves, I replied; and they see only their own shadows, or the shadows of one another, which the fire throws in the opposite wall of the cave." Since they were there since childhood they can’t make out the image very well so are easily deceived into believing anything. This connects with Brown’s work because just like the shadows are the deception so can society. Huntly a young man growing up in a society where there are rules and laws, laws are mostly broken and behind these laws there is corruption.
® In Plato’s there is a connection with Huntly such as when people are afraid to see reality and the true nature of a human being in which Society tries to cover. For example, "Yes, he said, I think that he would rather suffer anything than entertain these false notions and live in this miserable manner." Again this will go back to the shadows in the cave, stating that the people cannot see anything if they don’t move their heads or were not allowed to they are restraint down. Such as society and laws can do the same to the people.
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Questions:
1) Do you think or believe that we as a society are just as trapped as the people in those caves?

A. Delacruz, D. Blinn, E. Figueroa
1. The key philosophical points of The Allegory of the Cave are:
· PeoplePeople can be by society. "To
"To them i are told.
· People
People are afraid see reality.
· Knowledge
"At first, when any of them is learned through experienced.liberated and compelled suddenly to stand up and turn his neck round and walk and look towards the light, he will suffer sharp pains; the glare will distress him, and he will be unable to see the realities of which in his former state he had seen the shadows."
Knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found within.
"...so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soul be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good."
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what you believe in is not true? Or do you think it is easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
· In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In a letter by George Washington to Benjamin Harrison discussing the people of our nation, he says, “A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.” This quote relates to Plato’s key point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. Washington was trying to say that if the people are persistent and find knowledge they will be able to achieve great things.
· In James relates to the Plato’s point that knowledge is learned through experience.cannot be learned, but must be found. This is because with experience onethrough experience, knowledge can see what works inbe found.
Do you believe knowledge could be learned or do you believe that it is found best through experience?
Do you think that the words of these founding fathers would have influenced the residents of the cave?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a situationnation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what doesn't.
Whyyou believe in is not true? Or do you think knowledgeit is learned better with experience?easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
3. These keysWhere, and in what ways, did these points shownappear in the US Constitution by:Constitution?
First Point: People can be deceived by society:
Article I: Section 2: Clause 2: No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.
Article II: Section 1: Clause 5: No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.
- These quotes show all of the limitations and requirements in order to be included in political positions. Many people think that anyone can take the position of being a Representative, Senator, or President. What people do not know is that it takes a lot in order to become part of a high position in politics and that they are easily deceived to think that anyone can become a part of such a high position.
How do you feel that the key points are shown throughout these of the U.S Constitution?
Why do you think that the Allegory of the Cave had many key points in common with the Constitution?
Second Point: People are afraid to see reality:
Article IV: Section 2: Clause 2: A Person charged in any State with Treason, Felony, or other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another State, shall on Demand of the executive Authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having Jurisdiction of the Crime.
Article IV: Section 2: Clause 3: No Person held to Service or Labour in one State, under the Laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in Consequence of any Law or Regulation therein, be discharged from such Service or Labour, but shall be delivered up on Claim of the Party to whom such Service or Labour may be due.
- People that commit crimes usually don’t think about the consequences that follow their acts. Most residents of the United States think that crimes and their punishments are easily put off and that the consequences will not be grand, but crimes are treated very harshly in the United States and will not be tolerated and this is what a lot of people do not see and understand. According to the constitution, one that commits a crime and flees to another state shall be returned back the original state in order to serve their punishment.
Knowledge can not be learned, but must be found within:learned through experience:
Preamble: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
- The Allegory of the Cave states that only the ones that find knowledge can be true leaders. The Preamble ensures that the most intelligent leaders have created the Constitution and that the best has been put in place for the nation.
What types of symbolism were shown throughout the Allegory of the Cave that represents America and its people under the US Constitution?
4) Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in Brown’s Edgar Huntly?
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Questions:
1) Do you think or believe that we as a society are just as trapped as the people in those caves?

· People can be deceived by society. "To them i said, the truth would literary be nothing but shadows of the images." As a whole body of people living in an imperfect society we know only what we are told.
· People are afraid to see reality.
· Knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found within.is learned through experienced.
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
· In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In a letter by George Washington to Benjamin Harrison discussing the people of our nation, he says, “A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.” This quote relates to Plato’s key point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. Washington was trying to say that if the people are persistent and find knowledge they will be able to achieve great things.
· In James Madison’s, Federalist No. 5, he says that “A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.” This quote relates to the Plato’s point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. This is because through experience, knowledge can be found.
Do you believe knowledge could be learned or do you believe that it is found best through experience?
Do you think that the words of these founding fathers would have influenced the residents of the cave?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what you believe in is not true? Or do you think it is easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
· In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In James Madison’s, Federalist No. 5, he says that “A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.” This quote relates to Plato’s point that knowledge is learned through experience. This is because with experience one can see what works in a situation and what doesn't.
Why do you think knowledge is learned better with experience?
3. These keys points shown in the US Constitution by:
First Point: People can be deceived by society:

A. Delacruz, D. Blinn, E. Figueroa
1. The key philosophical points of The Allegory of the Cave are:
by society. "To them i said, the truth would literary be nothing but shadows of the images." As a whole body of people living in an imperfect society we know only what we are told.
· People are afraid to see reality.
"At first, when any of them is liberated and compelled suddenly to stand up and turn his neck round and walk and look towards the light, he will suffer sharp pains; the glare will distress him, and he will be unable to see the realities of which in his former state he had seen the shadows."
·· Knowledge cancannot be learned through experience.
"...so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soullearned, but must be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good." found within.
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
· In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In a letter by George Washington to Benjamin Harrison discussing the people of our nation, he says, “A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.” This quote relates to Plato’s key point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. Washington was trying to say that if the people are persistent and find knowledge they will be able to achieve great things.
· In James Madison’s, Federalist No. 5, he says that “A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.” This quote relates to the Plato’s point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. This is because through experience, knowledge can be found.
Do you believe knowledge could be learned or do you believe that it is found best through experience?
Do you think that the words of these founding fathers would have influenced the residents of the cave?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what you believe in is not true? Or do you think it is easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
·In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In James Madison’s, Federalist No. 5, he says that “A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.” This quote relates to Plato’s point that knowledge can be learned with experience. This is because through experience one learns what works in a situation and what doesn't.
Why do you think knowledge is learned better with experience?
3. Where, and in what ways, did these3. These keys points appearshown in the US Constitution?Constitution by:
First Point: People can be deceived by society:
Article I: Section 2: Clause 2: No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.
Article II: Section 1: Clause 5: No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.
- These quotes show all of the limitations and requirements in order to be included in political positions. Many people think that anyone can take the position of being a Representative, Senator, or President. What people do not know is that it takes a lot in order to become part of a high position in politics and that they are easily deceived to think that anyone can become a part of such a high position.
How do you feel that the key points are shown throughout these of the U.S Constitution?
Why do you think that the Allegory of the Cave had many key points in common with the Constitution?
Second Point: People are afraid to see reality:
Article IV: Section 2: Clause 2: A Person charged in any State with Treason, Felony, or other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another State, shall on Demand of the executive Authority of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State having Jurisdiction of the Crime.
Article IV: Section 2: Clause 3: No Person held to Service or Labour in one State, under the Laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in Consequence of any Law or Regulation therein, be discharged from such Service or Labour, but shall be delivered up on Claim of the Party to whom such Service or Labour may be due.
- People that commit crimes usually don’t think about the consequences that follow their acts. Most residents of the United States think that crimes and their punishments are easily put off and that the consequences will not be grand, but crimes are treated very harshly in the United States and will not be tolerated and this is what a lot of people do not see and understand. According to the constitution, one that commits a crime and flees to another state shall be returned back the original state in order to serve their punishment.
Knowledge can not be learned through experience:learned, but must be found within:
Preamble: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
- The Allegory of the Cave states that only the ones that find knowledge can be true leaders. The Preamble ensures that the most intelligent leaders have created the Constitution and that the best has been put in place for the nation.
1) What types of symbolism were shown throughout the Allegory of the Cave that represents America and its people under the US Constitution?
4) Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in Brown’s Edgar Huntly?
® The first example in how these points connect with Brown’s Edgar Huntly work is how in Plato: Allegory of the Cave the shadows are the deception, the people trapped in the cave are deceived. “Like ourselves, I replied; and they see only their own shadows, or the shadows of one another, which the fire throws in the opposite wall of the cave.” Since they were there since childhood they can’t make out the image very well so are easily deceived into believing anything. This connects with Brown’s work because just like the shadows are the deception so can society. Huntly a young man growing up in a society where there are rules and laws, laws are mostly broken and behind these laws there is corruption.
® In Plato’s there is a connection with Huntly such as when people are afraid to see reality and the true nature of a human being in which Society tries to cover. For example, “Yes, he said, I think that he would rather suffer anything than entertain these false notions and live in this miserable manner. “ Again this will go back to the shadows in the cave, stating that the people cannot see anything if they don’t move their heads or were not allowed to they are restraint down. Such as society and laws can do the same to the people.
“ knowledge can’tcan be learned but must be found within.”through experiance.” This shows
Questions:
1) Do you think or believe that we as a society are just as trapped as the people in those caves?

·In Thomas Paine’s, Common Sense, he says, “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.” This quote shows Paine’s belief it was time for the people to face reality and stand up for themselves. It relates to Plato’s key point that people are afraid to see reality because at the time that Common Sense was written our nation was on the verge of a revolution in which people were no longer afraid to see the reality in Britain’s tyranny.
Do you think that if the residents of the cave were given a pamphlet like Common Sense, would they be less naive and see past the environment of the cave?
· In a letter by George Washington to Benjamin Harrison discussing the people of our nation, he says, “A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.” This quote relates to Plato’s key point that knowledge cannot be learned, but must be found. Washington was trying to say that if the people are persistent and find knowledge they will be able to achieve great things.
· In James relates to the Plato’s point that knowledge cannotcan be learned, but must be found.learned with experience. This is because through experience, knowledge can be found.
Doexperience one learns what works in a situation and what doesn't.
Why do you believethink knowledge could beis learned or do you believe that it is found best throughbetter with experience?
Do you think that the words of these founding fathers would have influenced the residents of the cave?
3. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the US Constitution?
First Point: People can be deceived by society:

· People can be deceived by society.
· People are afraid to see reality.
"At first, when any of them is liberated and compelled suddenly to stand up and turn his neck round and walk and look towards the light, he will suffer sharp pains; the glare will distress him, and he will be unable to see the realities of which in his former state he had seen the shadows."
· Knowledge can be learned through experience.
"...so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soul be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good."
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.

· People are afraid to see reality.
· Knowledge can be learned through experience.
"... so too the instrument of knowledge can only by the movement of the whole soul be turned from the world of becoming into that of being, and learn by degrees to endure the sight of being, and of the brightest and best of being, or in other words, of the good."
2. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the arguments and discussions of our Founding Father's as the philosophical underpinnings of our nation were developed?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you believe knowledge could be learned or do you believe that it is found best through experience?
Do you think that the words of these founding fathers would have influenced the residents of the cave?
· In Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the State of Virginia he says, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” This thought relates to Plato’s key point that people are deceived by society. Jefferson explains his doubts about the security of the liberties in his nation. The people are expected to feel secure about their liberty and rights, but when an influential political image shows doubts on this topic then it is easy to think that the people are being deceived by society.
Do you think it is easier to change your way of life after finding out that what you believe in is not true? Or do you think it is easier to continue this way of life because it is what you are accustomed to?
3. Where, and in what ways, did these points appear in the US Constitution?
First Point: People can be deceived by society: