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The Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant
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In this parable, a group of blind men touch different parts of an elephant and draw conclusions about what an elephant is like, highlighting the limitations of perception and the importance of considering multiple perspectives.

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The story of the elephant and the blind men is often used as a metaphor for the limitations of one's own perspective and the importance of considering multiple viewpoints to gain a fuller understanding.
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The story of the elephant and the blind men is often used as a metaphor for the limitations of one's own perspective and the importance of considering multiple viewpoints to gain a fuller understanding.

Chapter
The Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant
Episode
101: Terrible Tales. Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.
Podcast
National Park After Dark