The analogy of the cave by Plato gives one of the most interesting insights into the concept of society and the human mind. As in any analogy, a number of themes are in direct concurrence with our lives. The essay would begin with a few brief observations on advertising and individual consumption levels. Further, the essay will attempt to focus on the manner in which most of us tend to live in a cave all our life by comparing certain themes from the analogy with those in our contemporary life.
A study conducted by Brulle and Young showed three
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