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Philosophy Worksheet
Kreeft, Philosophy 101 by Socrates

I. The Apology of Socrates: Philosophy Defended

32. Philosophy is impractical

a. Socrates urges us to “take care for himself first, and how he could become most good and most wise” before concerning himself with a making money, cleaning the house, and so forth. Is this good advice? Why or why not?




















b. Socrates says that a purely practical life is not worth living. What does he mean? Do you agree or disagree? Defend your answer, and don’t forget to include your thoughts on Deuteronomy 8:3 and Matthew 4:4.





















c. List two or three “impractical” questions, and tell me why you think they are the most important questions of all.