Learning Journal, Unit 4
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Learning Journal, Unit 4
Share what the most interesting part of this week was to you.
This week, we learned about three very important philosophers: Plato, Aristotle, and Saint
Thomas. These philosophers continue to influence our modern world even after thousands of
years. Learning about their views on family, society, and politics was interesting. The most
intriguing part for me was Plato's perspective on family, which I found cruel and heartless.
What made it particularly interesting is that we might assume that people with similar beliefs
about family to Plato's no longer exist. However, I have had the opportunity to work with
extremely wealthy families in the past, families that had children solely to ensure someone
would inherit their wealth and carry on their name. I have met mothers whose babies were
cared for by nannies, and they had absolutely no emotional connection to their own children.
They viewed these children as vital accessories to carry on their names, wealth, and
reputation.
Even though this example is not entirely the same as Plato's, I find similarities in the lack of
emotions and deep connections to one's family.
How did that reading, or experience of thinking about it, change your worldview?
Please
explain how you thought before and how the new viewpoint changed that old thinking into
something new.
Plato's ideas can influence how we see the world. In "The Republic," there is a story called
the "Allegory of the Cave." It is about seeing the world differently, like leaving a dark cave
for the light. (
Gendler, 2015).
It is an excellent way to think about learning and changing.
Many people are constantly looking for new challenges and changes in their lives, but most
like living in their comfort zone and are afraid of changes and new things. I am a bit of both, I
like living in my comfort zone, but only for a short time. I need the change, and I also need
my comfort. After living in four different countries, learning about many people's cultures
and their thinking helped me be a better person and taught me to respect everyone. People
living in rural areas, like I used to in Eastern Europe, are isolated from the world, and they
only know what they see on TV, social media, or radio. This is a perfect example of Plato's
Allegory of the Cave. The cave represents the limited view of the world that many people
have. We often only see a small part of reality and believe it to be the truth because it is what
we are used to. We might think our opinions and beliefs are the only right ones because we
have not been exposed to different perspectives. The "Allegory of the Cave" teaches us that
our perception of the world can be limited and that we should always be open to new ideas
and viewpoints. It encourages us to seek knowledge and not be content with a narrow view of
reality. There is more to the world than what we initially see and believe, and growth and
enlightenment come from questioning and exploring beyond our comfort zones.
Reference
Gendler, A. (2015). Plato's Allegory of the Cave. [Video File]. Ted-Ed.
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