Analyses ofPlato – The Republic“The Essential Form of the Good”

One can only understand how things are the way they are, when they themselves can identify the source from which those things are derived. Although it is possible to learn from the experiences of others, that knowledge is limited. In the end if one cannot experience those things or events for themselves, there can never be a complete understanding.
The ability of sight by one’s eyes can be used to see objects and colours. However someone can attempt to see various things, but if they do not understand the source from which vision comes from, the object will remain invisible. One must first be able to comprehend that there are many factors that contribute to vision. First the Sun must provide the light, and then the light will be used to make the object visible.
Just as there is a greater source that causes vision, the same theory can be applied to truth. Truth provides the mind and soul with knowledge and understanding. This knowledge and understanding allows for one to posses int...