Hi friends, I’m dipping in half-way through my sabbatical to share a couple of deep listens that I’m really proud of having been a part of and an article I wrote:
As I see that there's no response yet to my cave reference, allow me to clarify that I was referring to the "allegory of the cave" in Plato's Republic (Cornford trans., Oxford Univ. Press, 1945, pp.227-235. It's vital to use his translation).
I mention this not to be pedantic, but because it fits with Courtney's mission on sabbatical. Courtney reminds me of Socrates, the one person, according to Plato, who engaged in enough philosophical exploration while inside the cave ("shadows" on the wall representing the mental illusions or fixed beliefs that mislead us) to exit into the world of ultimate reality outside.
Critical thinking is essential for such an escape, and Courtney definitely engaged in plenty of this as an brilliant undergraduate. Her analysis of Plato in the final exam 25 years ago really blew my mind! DD
Thanks so much for ascending from your cave to give us these rays of brilliant enlightenment. Mia Birdsong deserves a lifetime award for her amazing work and insights! I’m a huge fan so I appreciate your opening with her.
Since we’re into cave metaphors, how about a shout out for Plato’s immortal allegory that we studied together at Barnard? Love, DD
As I see that there's no response yet to my cave reference, allow me to clarify that I was referring to the "allegory of the cave" in Plato's Republic (Cornford trans., Oxford Univ. Press, 1945, pp.227-235. It's vital to use his translation).
I mention this not to be pedantic, but because it fits with Courtney's mission on sabbatical. Courtney reminds me of Socrates, the one person, according to Plato, who engaged in enough philosophical exploration while inside the cave ("shadows" on the wall representing the mental illusions or fixed beliefs that mislead us) to exit into the world of ultimate reality outside.
Critical thinking is essential for such an escape, and Courtney definitely engaged in plenty of this as an brilliant undergraduate. Her analysis of Plato in the final exam 25 years ago really blew my mind! DD
Thanks so much for ascending from your cave to give us these rays of brilliant enlightenment. Mia Birdsong deserves a lifetime award for her amazing work and insights! I’m a huge fan so I appreciate your opening with her.
Since we’re into cave metaphors, how about a shout out for Plato’s immortal allegory that we studied together at Barnard? Love, DD