The Euthyphro is a much studied text of Plato’s‚ which unfortunately has left many people with some very serious questions. Primarily‚ why does the Euthyphro end in failure? Socrates was the wisest man alive‚ and for some reason his quest for understanding falls short. Yet somehow‚ I doubt that this has anything to do with a fault in the argument‚ but rather‚ the reason for the failure lies with Socrates main line of questioning. The problem is introduced with the idea of an “essence.” As Euthyphro
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References: 1. Plato “Euthyphros” Web 10 December 2011 http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/euthyfro.html 2. Plato “The Apology” Web 10 December 2011 http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/apology.html
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In Euthyphro‚ Plato juxtaposes the predicaments of Socrates and Euthyphro to delve deep into the issues of ethics and justice. On the one hand‚ Socrates has been indicted for corrupting the youth and ungodliness. On the other hand‚ Euthyphro has willingly decided to prosecute his father—the equivalent of committing blasphemy—for the crime of murdering a servant. Perplexed by Euthyphro’s decision‚ Socrates remarks that Euthyphro must have expert wisdom of divine law to take such actions against
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Question #1: Euthyphro’s Dilemma At Euthyphro 9e‚ Euthyphro claims that the pious is that which is loved by all the gods. In effect‚ he is claiming that the pious and the god-loved are identical. In reply to this claim‚ Socrates argues that “If the god-loved and the pious were the same‚ my dear Euthyphro‚ then if the pious was being loved because it was pious‚ the god-loved would also be being loved because it is god-loved.” Socrates is essentially arguing that if the ‘pious’ and the ‘god-loved’
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The Greatness of Socrates Socrates was born in Athens‚ Greece 322-399 before the Christian era and was politically indoctrinated under the cultural influences of Athena‚ Goddess of wisdom‚ skills‚ and warfare. (Loomis p. 5) He is well known for his philosophy of the “good life” in which he believes involves the pursuit of intellect as well as morals. His theory in this is to not focus so much on choosing what is always necessarily right in a situation‚ but to be the kind of individual who refrains
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trial Socrates met a man named Euthyphro‚ a professional priest who is respected by the "authorities" (those who want get rid of Socrates). Euthyphro is at the court house to prosecute his father for murder. Socrates finds this to be interesting. If Euthyphro can properly explain why he is prosecuting his father for murder Socrates might have an understanding of piety. This would help Socrates to defend himself‚ for the prosecutors know and think highly of Euthyphro. Socrates could then draw parallels
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vs. SOCRATES Saint Leo University PHI 110 Professor Anthony Nattaninia A young man by the name of Euthyphro involves himself in a conversation with the well known Socrates. During this conversation Euthyphro attempts to impose unrealistic beliefs concerning piety. Euthyphro is the plaintiff in a murder suit that he is filing against his very own father. Euthyphro believes that he has a case against his father‚ the reasons the young man comes up with does not sufficiently satisfy
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Holiness Euthyphro and Socrates speak of the definition of piety‚ impiety‚ and holiness in their conversation with each other. Socrates is being prosecuted by Meletus for corrupting the young with his theories and arguments. Euthypro tells Socrates the story of how he prosecuted his father. His father left a man in a ditch and died of starvation. His father tells him that the man was a murderer anyway‚ but Euthyphro still prosecuted him. The argument stirs up when Socrates asks Euthyphro was is the
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“What is the pious‚ and what the impious‚ do you say?” (6) Socrates asks one of these opponents‚ a man named Euthyphro‚ who is at court to prosecute his own father - an action which Euthyphro thinks to be pious. Socrates asks Euthyphro to define piety‚ and as he does so‚ Socrates uses their conversation to mock and twist Euthyphro’s words so they contradict themselves. Socrates wishes for Euthyphro to give him a general answer to the question of all things pious and impious. Over and over‚ Socrates traps
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Plato’s Euthyphro begins with Socrates and Euthyphro meeting at the Hall of Kings regarding charges made against Socrates‚ that he is an impious man corrupting the youth of Athens. Euthrypro is at the Hall of Kings prosecuting his father‚ and is quick to brag to Socrates about what a pious man he himself is‚ for making such scandalous accusations against his own father in the name of piety. Socrates of course takes the opportunity to begin questioning Euthyphro about what it truly means to be pious
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