The Value of Philosophy: Perspectives from Russell, Socrates, and Janet Radcliffe Richards

● Russell, 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? ● Which of these three views do you find the most compelling?