For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that wh ...

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For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.--St. Paul Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" Plato's Allegory of the Cave presents many analogies, but most importantly touches on the nature of perception and reality and the often painful attempts at attaining and transmitting knowledge in order to grasp at truth. Plato's "Allegory" suggests that we may not see reality, but only an illusion of reality like seeing "shadows" instead of the things themselves. Based on this view, how do we "know" that what we experience is not an illusion? Might our perceptions fool us, or do we create our own subjective reality? There are times when I feel I am awake only to realize that I have been dreaming... . Prompt and Directions: Read "Allegory of the Cave" and post an essay interpreting Plato's Allegory in regard to the statement above and applying this to your own understanding of what we speak of as "Knowledge", "Truth", "Perception", "Illusion", and "Reality".