Write a short philosophical essay on the following topic: What role should a philosophical attitude play in a life that is intelligently and morally lived?
In developing your account, you must use arguments and ideas found in at least three of the readings from this section of the course (Plato’s dialogues Euthyphro, Apology, Crito). In drawing on Plato, it is not sufficient merely to mention a dialogue; rather, you should explain one of Socrates’ arguments and/or show how his actions manifest a philosophical attitude.
I attached plato three readings that you must use all
Length: Maximum of four double-spaced typewritten pages. it is ok to use " i "
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