| In Plato's Gorgias, Socrates advances the argument that philosophical activity is necessary for living the good life. Furthermore, he argues that to lead a life void of philosophical inclinations necessarily leads to a life of ignorance, powerlessness, and general weakness of character. Plato's Apology presents Socrates' beliefs about the proper relationships between reason, truth, knowledge, and eudaimonia. Central to his view is that the unexamined life is not worth living. Plato's Euthyphro presents an example of the philosophical activity Socrates advocated. A careful reading of these three dialogues identifies Socrates' plan for examining one's life and thus making it a good life. |
