Socrates was that fine third baseman for the 1937 Cleveland Indians. Whatever happened to him? I have asked this before, but I see people who go through life never asking why or looking beneath the surface. Without intellectual curiousity, what is there?
2007-03-08 18:14:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Without introspection how can you grow? Why would you want to be complacent with your situation when there is a whole world out there to explore. In order to do that you have to be open to possibilities. Even the possibility that you may have to lose yourself in order to find yourself. Close yourself off and say you are done and life itself begins to slow down and eventually come to a halt. Life is a grand adventure with so many roads to choose. If we think about what might have been we languish. If we think about what is yet to come we propel ourselves forward. Growing, thriving, learning, living all requires active participation. Passivity and apathy quells the spirit and destroys any desire to partake in the sweet nectar of life. So, I choose to be drunk with life, exuberantly joining in the quest for the meaning of life.
2007-03-08 18:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by The Y!ABut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a word - No
But many lives go pretty well unexamined, and most of them would view their basically unquestioned existence as worthwhile.
I am aquainted with a lot of "barbie dolls" who live in a white bread world where they somehow escape serious tragedy/conflict. These are happy people, but they seem to just play out the role assigned to them in life without making any waves or leaving their comfort zone.
I'd say thier lives are reasonably worthwhile, and happy. But they could have more depth and richness. They are not at all worthless but they could choose to be worth more.
2007-03-09 02:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Socrates is my favorite philosopher. That quote shows big part of his philosophy. Socrates was right. You can have superficial life, but it is empty. I strongly believe, as long as your mind is working and you explore new things, changing your attitude, have insight in many things, new things, you are alive. You die when your mind dies. So unexamined life is not worth of living.
2007-03-09 04:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jelena L. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how you view the quality of life. I've seen some very introspective, intellectual people who are miserable, & others who find pleasure in the simplest of experiences. Who is happier?
2007-03-10 16:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your life isn't a little controversial then you probably didn't do much with it is the point that was made. And he was a switch hitting utility player in real life
2007-03-09 02:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by BANANA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe some people find peace and strength in blind denial of things bcoz,,,, though its sad to say ,,, sometimes choice is somewhat unavailable,,,
But still,,,, an examined life is more worth living,,,, for in purpose and in discipline we find peace in this life's journey ...
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2007-03-10 02:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess i cant judge the worth or not in there living, if they follow blindly.
But i do strongly feel you need to examine yourself (really important to do so), and everything around you, question, understand and enjoy.
it is what makes us who we are.
In the understanding of it all.
2007-03-09 02:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by A Lady Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many feel safer just blindly accepting things. and if they happen to be right, then it makes their life well worth it. but as a society that wouldn't work, so no. we all need to contribute something original.
2007-03-09 02:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by ajj085 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋