Read Platoâs âAllegory of the Cave,â and the “Apology”, and also Bertrand Russellâs âThe Value of Philosophy,â think about what philosophy is about and how it might be relevant to our lives.
Using the above three readings, write a 2-3 page essay (800 and more words) .
Use the following as guiding questions:
How do these readings shed light on how philosophy is relevant to life in general?
What, in these readings, do you find that sheds light on attitudes or problems in our society today?
What do you find in these readings that sheds light on what is important, valuable, or worth pursuing?
Sample Solution
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