Socrates Curiosity And The Pursuit Of Life

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In remarking on how the unexamined life is not worth living, Socrates demonstrates his belief that curiosity and the pursuit of wisdom were the keys to a successful life. He understood that a logical argument and an ability to examine a phenomenon or idea were irreplaceable tools, especially in the study of philosophy. This continuous process of questioning and examining was passed on to his followers, and ultimately contributed to his death. Socrates chose death over being separated from his community, further showing his strong belief in the idea that he, nor anyone else, should go in an “unexamined” life, for this separation was worse than death. To begin, Socrates demonstrates his belief that curiosity and the pursuit of wisdom were the keys to a successful life. Socrates’s method of teaching, prominently known as “Socratic Method”, is based on the truth of knowing and doing. He also taught by using definitions. Socrates would ask his students’ questions to see if they understood what he was talking about. As a result, this method forced the audience to think through a solution to a logical conclusion. To many, Socrates possessed a different kind of attractiveness, not based on a physical standard, but on his brilliant debates and …show more content…

There could be pros such as getting to experience something new, seeing what makes you happy rather than knowing it’s what makes someone else happy. On the other hand, cons include screwing up in life, not achieving what you planned to do, living an unexamined life but together they shape one’s identity. If you lived a life that was unexamined there would be no structure to yourself. It’s more like you are cloned and robot-like. As a common phrase states, “I wish I could go back and do it all over again.” Why would you want to? You know what its already like; Why go through it again, I think to

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