The Value of Self-Examination: Socrates’ Perspective

 

Socrates insists that “the unexamined life is not worth living” (Apology 38a).
What does he mean by this and why does he think it? What kind of examination would he have us engage in? And do you agree with him? Write only 500 words. Use your word allotment wisely, i.e. be concise. Cite the pre-Socratics fragments and Plato’s text in order to substantiate your claims.