Video Lecture-Allegory of Cave

Dear Students,

The link below will take you to my lecture on the Allegory of the Cave.  As you watch the lectures make sure you take good notes.  If you have any questions or comments feel free either to comment here or email them to me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmoMQEKr3-E

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