In his earliest literary efforts, Plato tried to convey the spirit of Socrates's teaching by presenting accurate reports of the master's conversational interactions. ... Philosophy, in together with other disciplines, plays a central role in guiding us toward new desires and aspirations. It guides us to a clearer more assuring road into life. ... It guides us to make more knowledgeable and wiser choices in life. ... Ideally, the study of philosophy should nurtures our capacity for making informed choices. ...

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In his earliest literary efforts, Plato tried to convey the spirit of Socrates's teaching by presenting accurate reports of the master's conversational interactions. ... Philosophy, in together with other disciplines, plays a central role in guiding us toward new desires and aspirations. It guides us to a clearer more assuring road into life. ... It guides us to make more knowledgeable and wiser choices in life. ... Ideally, the study of philosophy should nurtures our capacity for making informed choices. ...

• Word Count: 1341
• Approx Pages: 5