Purpose The purpose of this discussion is to compare and contrast various viewpo

Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to compare and contrast various viewpoints on the value of philosophy.
Task
Answer the following questions:
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?
Expectations and Criteria for Success
Your 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.