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  • The ethical implications of Socrates Claim’’ The Unexamined life is not worth living’’ contemporary American Society.

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THE ETHETICAL IMPLICATIONS OF SOCRATES CLAIM’’THE UNEXAMINED LIFE IS NOT
WORTH LIVING’’ CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SOCIETY.
WHO IS SOCRATES? I wish to talk about Socrates background a little before
other things. Socrates was the son of common Athenians. His father was a
stone-mason/sculptor, his mother a midwife. Socrates was also a stonemason by trade like his father.It was still yet unknown to Socrates in his
early years that he will be a philosopher.
Socrates assertion that the the unexamined life is not worth living is based
on the recognition of what is good as directly and necessarily connected to
philosophy or the pursuit of knowledge. If individuals refused to question
themselves, particularly their intentions, actions and the consequences of
their behavior, then actions are likely done without concern for reasonable
behavior (The Apology, 2010). Without reason, there will be no distinction
between what is right and wrong or what is good and bad. The achievement
of the uniform goal to have a good life requires the use of reason to
accommodate not only personal but also collective interests (Nails, 2009)
. Reason based on knowledge and its pursuit becomes the moderating factor
ensuring the balance between personal and collective interests to create the
good life. With reason, people can have an in-depth understanding of other
people and situations relative to themselves and the manner that they
influence others and social conditions. By living an examined life, people
can improve their lives and contribute to bettering the lives of others.
The disposition towards questioning once intentions, actual actions, and
consequences was practiced by Socrates through the tool of discourse or

dialogue. Dialogue is the process of exploring the truth free from bias (The
Apology, 2010). This is different from debate, which uses information to win
an argument. Discourse is communication using a series of questions that
hones listening and pondering skills before expressing agreement or
disagreement.
Socrates assertion and methods had ethical implications during his time,
which eventually led to his trial and death. Now, these are often cited in the
context of contemporary American society but the application and
significance has changed and ethical implications are not as clear cut
.Individualism Collectivism
The examined life propounds the consideration of the good life not just for
oneself but also for everybody (Nails, 2009). This means the consideration
of individual interest relative to the collective interest. By using reason
supported by the pursuit of knowledge, decisions and actions are able to
mediate between individual and collective interests in the pursuit of the
good life for the members of society.
The ethical implication of this in contemporary American society is the
determination of the good life as accommodating individual and collective
needs (Nails, 2009). Modern America respects fundamental rights and
liberties to allow individual freedom in pursuing personal goals. Business or
trade operates within a free policy to enable business firms and consumers
to determine the price of consumer products based on the link between
demand and supply. While market forces determine the goods produced, the
quantity produced, and the price of products, there are also regulations set

in place serving as equalizers to prevent abuse by stronger forces in
markets with few sellers and many buyers. Individuals are also free to
negotiate employment with companies. To equalize the employer-employee
relations, labor laws were enacted to prevent abuse. Individuals are also free
to engage in social relations and pursue family life. There are commonly
applicable civil laws to facilitate family relations within limits.
However, the balance between individualism and collectivism is complex
the American society. America strongly leans towards individualistic values
in the pursuit of the good life. The pressures of commercialism created the
expectation of individual pursuit of interests in obtaining income and other
resources to address needs and wants (McDonough Boyd, 2009). These
express the Amer...


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