After reading Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” one can only agree with Socrates when he states that “…the power and capacity of learning exists in the soul already…” (Plato 282) . this is easily interpreted as meaning that humans are born with the natural strength, potential, and desire for learning without the help of others. As Socrates speaks he implies that if people didn’t have the aid of others, they would still learn despite the …showed first 75 words of 697 total…

…showed last 75 words of 697 total…This is why one could only agree with Socrates when he states “…the power and capacity of learning exists in the soul already…” (Plato 282). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Works Cited Eiselen, R. Malcolm. “Benjamin Franklin”. World Book Encyclopedia Vol. 7 Chicago: Illinois, 1984. 412-418 Kevles, J. Daniel “Albert Einstein”. World Book Encyclopedia Vol. 6 Chicago: Illinois, 1984. 102-103 Plato. “The Allegory of the Cave.” A World of Ideas: Essential Readings for College Writers. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 1998. 76-79