Online Discussion Option General Information A discussion board is a “space” where students can further delve into classroom content. It can promote collaboration, and offer individuals room to explore topics, issues, and/or questions. The discussion board is an excellent tool for students who may feel more comfortable expressing their understanding of course content in a written format, as opposed to verbally. Discussion boards can also be used to further employ the resources of the Internet by allowing students to include hyperlinks to relevant content. Since discussion boards are asynchronous, they offer an opportunity for conversation that again cannot be found within the classroom environment. In this week’s online component, you are asked to write an original post of approximately 150 words and to respond (in approximately 50 words) to two of your peers. Discussion Topic This week we are discussing Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave.” This text more than any other exemplifies the ethical turn. If you missed the video summary, see i Link (Links to an external site.) https://youtu.be/I0g8QF7q_gg Consider carefully what the allegory represents. How are we to understand it? Do you think that efforts to liberate people incorrect beliefs is something that the enlightened individual must do? Is there any harm in allowing the individuals in the cave to remain there? What do they lose by staying? What duty does the enlightened owe to society (other people)?
