“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Socrates believed that a life lived without critical reflection, without questioning one’s beliefs, values, and actions, was a life lived in ignorance and therefore lacked true value or purpose.
the unexamined life
Whet is the unexamined life?
introspection
Introspection is the examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings
Since you are the only conscious being responsible for yourself, the weight of introspection falls on you alone.
extrospection
Looking at others and learning from others. Often, you can live multiple lives by simply feeling empathy for those around you, and caring about their life as much as yours.
to examine life is to ask questions
In simple words, a life should be lived while always asking questions, in pursuit of wisdom and understanding. What questions should we ask?