Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” The real value of an education, then, is to enhance our skill at self-examination. Do you agree with Socrates? Support your view with at least two examples, explaining your rationale.
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The unexamined life is not worth living
Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” The real value of an education, then, is to enhance our skill at self-examination. Do you agree with Socrates? Support your view with at least two examples, explaining your rationale
The unexamined life is not worth living
As reported in Plato’s account The Apology, Socrates famously claimed at his trial that “The unexamined life is not worth living.” In this course, you have had the opportunity to examine your own life and reality through the thoughts of the Ancient Greek philosophers. The purpose of this touchstone assignment is for you (1) to engage with the philosophical ideas presented in this course and (2) to reflect on how these philosophical ideas have impacted your own life.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.
As reported in Plato’s account The Apology, Socrates famously claimed at his trial that “The unexamined life is not worth living.” In this course, you have had the opportunity to examine your own life and reality through the thoughts of the Ancient Greek philosophers. The purpose of this touchstone assignment is for you (1) to engage with the philosophical ideas presented in this course and (2) to reflect on how these philosophical ideas have impacted your own life.
The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living
Explain what Socrates means by “The unexamined life is not worth living”(7 marks). (This does not say summarize the entire reading.) Then, explain to what extent, if any, Robert Nozick would agree with Socrates (7 marks). (This does not say summarize the entire reading.) Then, argue for which philosopher has the stronger position on the topic (6 marks).