Socrates – Critical Thinking
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Socrates
Big Idea
Critical thinking is hard work and students know it. To be a good critical thinker a student must examine life closely, ask lots of questions and be tolerant of uncertainty. Often, critical thinking leads to unpleasant truths about people and the world. For many, it’s so much easier to just accept the way the world is and not question it. Students must decide for themselves whether living an examined life is the right path towards fulfillment and happiness.
Claim
According to famous Greek philosopher Socrates, to live a truly good life you must think critically about it.
Counterclaim
Ignorance is bliss. Some things in life you should just accept. You can lead a good life without thinking critically about it.
Essential
Question
Do you have to think critically to live a good life?
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