The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living Essay -- Socrates, Greek Philo

Socrates is correct when he says the â€Å"the unexamined life is not worth living† In order to discuss why Socrates is correct, I would like to discuss these various points which consist of: the significance as well as the underlying meaning of his quote â€Å"the unexamined life is not worth living†, the difference between an unexamined life and an examined life, specific examples, the importance of a person living an examined life and lastly, whether or not I’m living an examined life. Socrates was a Greek philosopher who lived from 469-399 B.C.E. Socrates believed that Philosophy was primarily a social activity, which in fact he made use of quite often. He would find himself roaming the streets of Athens questioning the youth or just anyone who would give him the chance to talk to them. Furthermore, Socrates questions drove people absolutely insane, until the point of absolute consternation if you will. He tried proving a point which is quoted â€Å"Look, here we are, two ignorant men, yet two, men who desire to know. I am willing to pursue the question seriously if you are† (Palmer, 31).Ultimately, this meant that the person Socrates was questioning actually didn’t know anything at all, just as well as Socrates himself, so which for the both of them would remain in search of the truth. Upon being put to death for teaching false doctrines and corrupting the youth of Athens. Socrates said something before being put to death that would eventually be known as one of the most illustrious quotes throughout philosophy, which would seem to echo into the generations to come. Socrates said the â€Å"the unexamined life is not worth living† (Palmer, 33). The significance to this statement can be interpreted in many different ways but despite its ambi... ...e honestly I think I’d be a lost cause and that’s the same for anyone else as well. Although, there are lots of people out there who do live an unexamined life, its not because they don’t care but more so for the reason they don’t have the time or day to even figure them-selves out, there is a difference between the two, don’t get confused. I’m not trying to say that if you live an unexamined life, you’ll never be bound to live an examined one, but it’s just that it would come later on in life that you have this epiphany of who you actually are as person. I guess the saying goes† it’s better late then never†. So in conclusion, I’ve given you all my reasons of why I know that Socrates was correct when he said â€Å"the unexamined life is not worth living†, now what the real question comes down to is, which kind of life are you living†¦Unexamined or Examined?