Plato's "myth of the cave" illustrates the point that
A)people are like cave dwellers when they attend only to physical things, not perceiving what is real directly.
B)people are like cave dwellers, in learning how to perceive true reality without much light.
C)there are three worlds: the world in the cave, the world outside the cave, and the world within the mind.
D)p eople spend their lives cooped up indoors when they might be outside enjoying the beauties of the natural world.

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The myth of the cave illustrates that people can be blinded by their perceptions of reality, and only see shadows of the truth. It suggests that true knowledge requires a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, moving beyond mere physical objects and appearances to a deeper understanding of the world.

Plato's "Myth of the Cave" Illustrates the Point That