Plato's allegory

Plato’s allegory, often called the Allegory of the Cave, illustrates how our perceptions can be limited. Imagine prisoners chained inside a dark cave, only able to see shadows cast on a wall by objects behind them. These shadows are their only reality. When a prisoner is freed and sees the outside world, they realize the shadows were just illusions. The allegory suggests that most people are like the prisoners, perceiving only shadows of the true form of reality. Enlightenment comes from seeking knowledge beyond our immediate senses, leading to a deeper understanding of truth and existence.