Philosopher who created an allegory about prisoners in a cave Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ALLEGORY (noun)
1. a short moral story (often with animal characters)
2. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
PHILOSOPHER (noun)
1. a specialist in philosophy
2. a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity

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