It's so obnoxiously narcissistic. "Oh, I am so above the unwashed normal people. I am not stupid, like a commoner. I'm the special superior chosen one. The main character. Me me me!"

No you aren't, nerd. You're an egotistical asshole.

    • anaesidemus [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      It's an allegory about the nature of being a philosopher and trying to see how the world truly is.

      Your paradox is good though, a lot of philosophy deals with the uselessness of philosophy.

        • anaesidemus [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          I know what the allegory of the cave is, you don’t even need to go to Phil 101 to be familiar.

          just making sure, no offense intended. I'd argue that Phil 101 is the best place for it actually.

    • zifnab25 [he/him, any]
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      2 years ago

      you accuse people of having bizarre and extravagant fancies

      I hardly have to accuse anyone. These are both well established.