FFXII & Plato's Allegory of the Cave - reality is naught but shadows dancing on the wall
2025.01.18 23:10 Illustrious-Past7660 FFXII & Plato's Allegory of the Cave - reality is naught but shadows dancing on the wall
 | Some spoilers below On my first playthrough of FF12 and enjoying the plot filled with palace intrigue, espionage, and the power of determination and friendship in the face of enormous odds. Then, all at once--the other shoe dropped! After my head exploded from the hype of where the plot is going, I immediately thought of Plato's famous Allegory of the Cave. I love such moments of classic philosophy and literature appearing in modern contexts, and this one can be seen everywhere. Fantasy and science fiction writing going back to Tolkien (mankind being consumed in petty wars, while higher beings were pulling our strings for their own reasons). FF writers always do a great job keeping things close to the vest until just the right moment, and I loved it here. If you are unfamiliar with the Allegory of the Cave, please see my attempt to summarize below from a memory in class 15 years ago: brief recap of Philosophy 101 As Plato discussed, mankind's hubris (or lack of imagination) keeps us believing we understand our reality and place in it, but can't fathom that all we see might just be an illusion. In his example, someone seeing shadows cast by a fire onto the wall of a cave, but unable to turn around and see the source of the light, may conclude that the shadow figures are themselves all there is to reality. However, if the viewer could only turn their head, they would see that the shadow beings are just that--they move like puppets on strings, cast from a plane just out of view. The motivations the viewer ascribed them, the belief of their origins, and a hundred other assumptions come into question. This allegory and it's implications have been pondered for centuries. It forms the basis of the plot for movies like The Matrix, among many others. Philosophy 101 over, sorry it was short and we missed most of the subject matter--remember it was free I love that no matter how much we have changed as a civilization, we all have a shared curiosity, anxiety, hope, and wonderment concerning metaphysics and our fundamental understanding of reality. Descartes' "I think therefore I am," creates as many questions as it solves--even if we can understand our existence to be legitimate, we may not be able to understand what purpose it serves. In this scene from FF12, I can empathize with Ashe so much--she is doing everything possible to save her world from crumbling, but when the bonds that tether her to her old life are severed by loss, she begins to search anywhere for power as means of revenge, but also just to reclaim some agency over her fate. It leads her to question the loyalty of those around her, and learn to trust strangers over turncoat former allies. Eventually, all her assumptions about reality come into question. This scene crystallizes that sensation Plato spoke about beautifully--at once, she turns her head and glimpses the source of the light, realizing the forces at play in her reality are greater and more complex than anyone comprehends, yet still can't grasp the whole truth. She just knows that she has to keep pulling the thread, even if it gets dangerous or brings hardship. For her, the alternative is worse--not believing the string is worth pulling. Maybe she reaches the end...or perhaps just more yarn. Just keep pulling and believe--one day, she will untangle the knot for good. That's all any of us can do, right? submitted by Illustrious-Past7660 to FinalFantasyXII [link] [comments] |
2025.01.18 23:10 Fireboy759 Fun Fact: If you look really closely at Nerissa's new outfit, you can see belly button
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2025.01.18 23:10 Slow_Opposite_4365 Risk kik cucalb8
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2025.01.18 23:10 mrsfreund2021 Does anyone know what this shirt is or where to get it?
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2025.01.18 23:10 fahaadk_ Lexus is500
Im searching for this car for a while now. Only seen one on fb marketplace but not a huge fan of the car condition. If you guys know anyone selling one pls lmk. Thanks
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2025.01.18 23:10 Jazzlike-River3629 Anyone ever seen a ski snap like this??
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2025.01.18 23:10 Djf47021 Which Two Drinks Are You Picking?
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2025.01.18 23:10 Big_Night_9881 😇
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2025.01.18 23:10 Livid-Big-5710 The Quest for the Missing Sideskirt Continues!
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2025.01.18 23:10 GFvsSU It’s actually kind of crazy that this would’ve been Danny’s future had Clockwork not intervened
It’s really crazy to that the kid we’ve been following for 1 Season and anhalf at this point would’ve watched all his friends and family die due to him cheating on a test, then proceeding to separate himself wanting to remove his humanity, then ending up actually murdering his human self after absorbing Vlad’s ghost
…all before destroying the world and ghost zone over the course of 10 years…
Pretty messed up stuff 😭
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2025.01.18 23:10 ChaxFM Videospiele anhand von Charakteren erkennen
Ich habe im Kopf, dass es mal ne Videoreihe gab in der sie Videospiele anhand von Charakteren erkennen mussten. Ich finde dazu aber absolut nichts. Weiß jemand wie das hieß oder gibt es dieses Format nur in meinem Kopf?
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2025.01.18 23:10 Broqui_Game Does That Actually Works? LOL
Way back in September, I injured my knee, and on the first days, I was using a splint to prevent me from bending my leg. Recently, I don't have the necessity of using it anymore, but I still have that knee injury and it's still being treated.
So how does this relates to TOP? Well, during the first days of using this splint, my Godmother told me that in shows, they generally let those people with some sort of problem be on the VIP rows for free, and I've been wondering if that's actually a true thing lol. If so, I'm planning to go with it to the concert. (Please warn me if that's anti-ethical, I'm in literal doubt if that's a good idea or not)
I'm going to Allianz Park on January 26, and I'm so hyped for this concert. Have a nice weekend, cliquies :D
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2025.01.18 23:10 canadianmeow Pov: newb trying a map for the first time
trying camp woodwind for the first time, make it to the breaker.. doesnt even have the time to do one full walk around to see what the tents look like… annnnd HANDS😂💀
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2025.01.18 23:10 94rud4 When Math is Right, but You're Wrong
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2025.01.18 23:10 DragonDaggerSpecial Average Player Count Graph for OSRS and RS3 updated every 15 Minutes. There was a relatively large dip on the 16th, but we are getting close to our recent average again. We want these numbers to go DOWN. Stop playing, vote with your wallet. Have conviction, fight for what you love or lose it.
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2025.01.18 23:10 Waluigi_IRL Can someone help? I can't progress
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2025.01.18 23:10 PatrolHog Mormon Church losing members by being greedy. What is the best way to stop this?
How many more members would be active if the church distrubuted its funds across the wards like a non-profit is required to do. How many eternal families have been destroyed because of 6-10 guys at the top, the First Presidency, Presiding Bishopric, and financial officers, who make the same boneheaded decisions year after year, decade after decade, to protect their family's assets but stealing from the tithe payers. Who can take these guys down? Does anyone know a way to disrupt the status quo without being excommunicated. Who has the influence and resources to pull a reversal on this church and turn it into Zion like is prophesied? My family has been members since the 1850s. Their work is going down the toilet.
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2025.01.18 23:10 Pleasant_Taste04 Cute fated mate book recommendations
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2025.01.18 23:10 matushsvk Got free Watch 2R watches with OP13, should I ditch my Galaxy Watch 5?
Hey all.
Got a quick question.
Should I consider switching from my Galaxy Watch 5, which I'm satisfied with and enjoy using with the Samsung Health app, to the OnePlus Watch 2R that I got for free? I don't prioritize prolonged battery life—are there any notable advantages to using the OnePlus Watch 2R with my OnePlus 13 compared to the Watch 5?
Thanks for answers.
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2025.01.18 23:10 Delicious-Bet-1087 Are you able to breathe underwater in your dreams?
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2025.01.18 23:10 United-Warthog-2354 Edge vs John Cena RAW 16/02/06 Part 1 of 2
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2025.01.18 23:10 zagriza 25[M4M] Omaha(NE)/USA - Let's talk about life: the meaning of life in the face of death, happiness and suffering, what to do in life and how to live it, enlightenment and non-duality, and the improvement of humanity's existence.
I'm looking for someone to have meaningful conversations with—talking about how we live our lives, our perspectives, and what we make of existence as we face the reality of life’s end. I hope to find someone with a similar outlook, so we can figure out the best way to spend our time and share ideas, plans, and insights as we navigate life together.
Some of my reflections and views on life:
- Happiness, for me, isn't found in material things like a big house, an expensive car, or even starting a family. True happiness lies in improving other people’s lives. I understand that, eventually, I’ll die like everyone else, and living solely for myself would be meaningless since everything will end with me. But creating something that enhances others’ lives and persists beyond my time gives my life meaning and brings me hope and happiness. I am committed to dedicating my life to this pursuit.
- I frequently think about the meaning of life in light of our inevitable deaths, as this contemplation shapes my understanding of how to spend my life.
- I'm interested in what to do in life and how to spend it. The typical scenario of finding a job with good pay, buying a house, starting a family, retiring, and dying doesn't appeal to me (but I don't have anything against it).
- Psychology I'm curious about how personalities are shaped, the formation of values and beliefs, the attitude towards personal experiences, goal-setting, and the nature of motivations. I also like to monitor and analyze my reactions and behaviors and practice self-awareness. I am interested in how we make connections with new people, how we become friends and why, how we interact with each other in general.
- Philosophy Exploring the meaning of life for humanity as a whole and for individuals, attitudes towards life's challenges, the nature and pursuit of happiness, and life strategies.
- Self-development I strive to constantly learn something new, practice time management, set goals, maintain a healthy lifestyle, engage in sports, and eat healthily.
- Creativity I love playing various (especially unusual) musical instruments like the kantele, harmonium, and jew's harp. I sometimes create surrealistic photos and enjoy finding unconventional solutions to complex problems.
TV shows: - Better Call Saul - Breaking Bad - The Leftovers - Attack on Titan - Twin Peaks - Beef - Dark - Barry
When I want to switch off my brain after intense and demanding weeks, I enjoy watching anime shows like "Naruto," "Black Clover," "Mob Psycho 100," and "My Hero Academia." I watch them solely for the epic fights. However, the determination of the main characters also inspires me.Movies: - Everything Everywhere All at Once - Midsommar - Hereditary - Parasite - Get Out - Us - Nope - Swiss Army Man - The Lighthouse - The Green Knight - The House That Jack Built - Melancholia - The Northman - Annihilation - The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Men
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2025.01.18 23:10 Siraadj Since i use this my prints are looking ridiculously fine and I'm happy about it!!
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2025.01.18 23:10 Mindless-Anxiety-134 For homura?
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