The Examined Life

words of Socrates that, “the unexamined life is not worth living”. If one does not take the time to reflect on their life, they will not develop themselves as a person. Life consists of five dimensions that, when examined, form the examined life. Each dimension of the examined life is interdependent and requires attention in order to develop and be successful as an individual that can contribute value to the world. The intellectual dimension of the examined life demonstrates this interdependence as

significance of the Examined life Adrian Eames 951105878 Section leader: Elizabeth Grosz The Trial and Death of Socrates takes place during a time in Socrates life where he becomes most reflective. During these final moments of Socrates life a theme arises, that of the unexamined life. Socrates claims that “the unexamined life is not worth living” (Apology 38a). Profound as the statement may seem it creates many questions; what is the unexamined life? And why is the idea of an examined life so dear to

Living an examined life means to constantly question our values and beliefs in order to be able to ideally defend our ideas about how to live our lives. This questioning allows us to have an open mind to new information that could change the way we look at and live our lives. Practicing living an examined life comes with various obstacles. We may experience people surrounding us, for example our neighbors, family members, turn against us, treat us and our ideas as threatening to the society. Although

In the film The Examined Life, a compelling documentary directed by Astra Taylor, eight powerful philosophers meander around places that are particularly special to them, as well as their ideas. Issues discussed range from cosmopolitanism to truth, and each philosopher is given 10 minutes to share their thoughts. Although not enough time to really connect with the philosophers, some concrete points are made. Slajov Zizek discusses ecology and our idealization of nature, and the critical importance

In the film, The truman show, Socrates states that “The unexamined life is not worth living”; what Socrates is trying to say is that if people do not question things, question life, and everyday things and just go through life not questioning things and just going with what everybody says and not living life. then it is not worth living. (Truman) “was nothing real?” (Christof) “you were real. That’s what made you so good to watch. There is no more truth out there then there is in the world I created

Socrates, the Examined Life is a life engaged in conversation with oneself, others, and questioning for the good. Socrates was put on trial for what Athens called corrupting young people because he was so influential in his teaching about the examined life. He was remarkably passionate about philosophy believing that the unexamined life is not worth living and that he would rather die than give up his beliefs. However, the examined life is not sufficient for living a morally worthwhile life. 2. To live

Why does Socrates think that the unexamined life is not worth living? Does he have a good defense of his philosophical life? As the wisest man in all of ancient Greece, Socrates believed that the purpose of life was both personal and spiritual growth. He establishes this conviction in what is arguably his most renowned statement: "The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates makes it quite evident through the severity of the language in this claim, the extent to which he will live

Socrates is a brilliant philosopher whose life and teachings are still being used and studied in the modern world today. One of his famous statements is in the Plato’s Apology, “The unexamined life is not worth living” (Plato, trans. 1871). This statement has created plenty of discussions and confusions since nobody really knows what does Socrates truly mean when saying this. Therefore, it is viewed differently by each personal interpretation where ideas and opinion would come to influence; some

"The unexamined life is not worth living." (Apology, 41e) Socrates held this statement to himself to a point where he allowed the courts to take his life because they don’t want him to continue his quest of insights, questions and knowledge. The philosophy of Socrates as explained by Plato offers an important concept of what it means to live the examined life and what makes a life either examined or unexamined. The combination of Euthyphro, The Apology and the Republic help understand what Socrates

various worlds, lives, and cultures explored in the BIC and how they are personally related to me. The BIC educated me on the ‘World of Rhetoric’ and from that experience I gained profound oratory and writing skills that I will utilize the rest of my life. Out of all the concepts I have studied in the BIC, the ‘World of Rhetoric’ was by far the most jarring and