Euthyphro Vs Socrates
The unique works of pre-Socratic philosophers was the use a very early form of scientific thinking through speculative inquiry and later rational inquiry. These pre-Socratic philosophers were searching for the very first fundamental principles or causes called Arche. Their thinking was based speculative and rational inquiry in the subjects of cosmology and were often critical of mythopoetic tales and cosmogony.
16. What was Thales looking for?
Thales was looking for the basic stuff, known as physis, which all things were made of. Thales believed this fundamental substance was water.
17. What were the 4 basic elements for Empedocles?
The four fundamental elements described by Empedocles were earth, fire, water, and air.
18. What was Pythagoras …show more content…
Socrates at this point in time was in his seventies which brought confusion as to how a well-aged man well respected and revered was charged with such a crime.
24. Who is Euthyphro and what was the nature of the discussion he had with Socrates? And, what is the Divine Command Theory?
Euthyphro was a young man who posted charges upon his father for killing one of his servants. Socrates had inquired why Euthyphro did such a thing. Euthyphro says he is being pious. Euthyphro describes piety as pleasing the gods described in old tales. Divine Command Theory is that what is good, is what is deemed good or done by the gods.
25. What was the nature of Socrates trial? What was Socrates Defense? Why was he convicted? Why was he sentenced to death?
Socrates is accused of impiety and corrupting the youth and is asked to take an oath to tell only the truth and to accept the verdict given by the jury. Socrates was allowed to defend himself until sundown. Socrates defends himself in his usual manner by questioning the wisdom of Lycon, Anytos, and Meletus. He also questions the charges brought upon him and asks for evidence for his impiety and corruption of youth, where none is provided. Socrates is found guilty and sentenced to
16. What was Thales looking for?
Thales was looking for the basic stuff, known as physis, which all things were made of. Thales believed this fundamental substance was water.
17. What were the 4 basic elements for Empedocles?
The four fundamental elements described by Empedocles were earth, fire, water, and air.
18. What was Pythagoras …show more content…
Socrates at this point in time was in his seventies which brought confusion as to how a well-aged man well respected and revered was charged with such a crime.
24. Who is Euthyphro and what was the nature of the discussion he had with Socrates? And, what is the Divine Command Theory?
Euthyphro was a young man who posted charges upon his father for killing one of his servants. Socrates had inquired why Euthyphro did such a thing. Euthyphro says he is being pious. Euthyphro describes piety as pleasing the gods described in old tales. Divine Command Theory is that what is good, is what is deemed good or done by the gods.
25. What was the nature of Socrates trial? What was Socrates Defense? Why was he convicted? Why was he sentenced to death?
Socrates is accused of impiety and corrupting the youth and is asked to take an oath to tell only the truth and to accept the verdict given by the jury. Socrates was allowed to defend himself until sundown. Socrates defends himself in his usual manner by questioning the wisdom of Lycon, Anytos, and Meletus. He also questions the charges brought upon him and asks for evidence for his impiety and corruption of youth, where none is provided. Socrates is found guilty and sentenced to