PurposeThe purpose of this discussion is to compare and contrast various viewpoints on the value of philosophy and to make connections between the skills the discipline fosters to practical success in later careers.The activity supports the following unit objective:Recognize terms, concepts, and authors in the field of philosophy.TaskRussell, Socrates, and Janet Radcliffe Richards all argue that philosophy is valuable, but they may do so for different reasons and on the basis of different arguments.What arguments do they make about the value of Philosophy? What similarities do you see between their views? What differences are there between their arguments and positions?Consider some of Russell's main points as a starting point for your post:How does he think philosophy is different from science?Does he think philosophy is different from science in a good or bad sense, like one is better than the other, or that they are just different methods each worthy in their own way?When he talks about things like "prejudice" and "common sense", what do you suppose he means? Is this the same thing that we mean today by prejudice? Hint, this relates directly to the last few paragraphs of his reading where he says something about "expanding the self." What does Russell mean by expanding yourself?In The Apology, Socrates argues against the traditional views of Athenians. How does Socrates's approach to the charges leveled against him compare to Russell's arguments about the value of philosophy in combatting prejudice? Does Socrates have any additional views about philosophy that differ from those of Russell?Finally, how do both of these philosophers compare to the discussion in the Taking Stock podcast (see the unit I overview of Philosophy) by a contemporary philosopher, Dr. Janet Radcliffe Richards, on the definition of philosophy and problems surrounding the study of the subject?Podcast - Taking Stock: Philosophy and the Human SituationPodcast TranscriptWhich of these three views do you find the most compelling? Making ConnectionsIn your responses, try to make some connections to the materials on logic. Do any of the arguments put forth by the three philosophers strike you as valid or invalid, sound or unsound? Deductive or inductive? How might the aspects of philosophy that you have discussed in your post connect to practical matters, especially to success in your chosen career?Expectations and Criteria for SuccessYour discussion post should answer each question above in at least two to three sentences and provide arguments and evidence to support your responses. Successful posts will answer each question with specific examples and details from the assigned sources.

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