The Unexamied Life is Not Worth Living?

Socrates has once said that the unexamined life is not worth living. "Examined" has many definitions, including: To observe or inspect carefully or critically; to study or analyze; to check the health or condition of something or someone; to inquire into; etc. Socrates suggests that the "unexamined life" refers to a life whose purpose has never been questioned; a life that has never been analyzed, inquired into or inspected; a life that has not been appreciated beyond face value. By suggesting this, Socrates gives praise to questions such as, "Is there more to reality than that which we can see and touch?;" "Am I living my life according to my own rules, or the rules set for me by others?;” The quote may suggest Socrates' belief that a human who does not examine their own life, nature, reality, relationships, motivations, and thoughts, is wasting the experience, therefore such a life is not worth living.

I do not completely agree with Socrates. Life is not without a reason, even if it is the “examined life”. He is essentially saying that the people who do not “examine” themselves should all go die. Some people take life for granted. Living day to day may seem like a chore, but if one does something productive everyday one may come to enjoy life. Sure, life isn’t all about play and fun, but working hard until one achieve successfulness is what life is about. What do you do after you achieve success? That’s simple. Buy a Lamborghini and a mansion.  Then go on as much vacations as you want until you see everything. By the time that’s over, your life is probably over to. Get money or die trying!