In Plato’s “ Allegory of the Cave” the truth is held to be valuable both instrumentally and intrinsically. We have power and choices when we know the truth that we don’t have when we don’t know the truth. And knowing the truth, even an ugly one, is still better than being a victim to a beautiful lie, even when there is no instrumental value to be had in knowing the truth. Do you agree? Is it always better to know the truth, even when it is ugly and disturbing?
If your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife was cheating on you, would you want to know? Why or why not?
If your government or religious administration was corrupt would you want to know? Why or why not?
If your friends really thought poorly of you would you want to know? Why or why not?
If God does not exist, would you want to know? Why or why not?
Explain the importance and relevance of rationally and constructively questioning basic beliefs and assumptions.
Describe ways in which philosophy is a dynamic discipline responsive to new discoveries in related fields
