The Value of the Examined Life: Socrates’ Defense
In Plato’s Apology, Socrates famously observes that “the unexamined life is not worth living” (Plato 38a). Explain and evaluate how Socrates argues for this thesis. Your analysis should begin by looking at (i) Socrates’s discussion of the Oracle of Delphi and Socratic ignorance; (ii) his presentation of philosophy as a heroic quest; and (iii) his …
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