The First Definition of Piety in Plato’s Euthyphro
The First Definition of Piety in Plato’s Euthyphro
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| The First Definition of Piety in Plato’s Euthyphro
At Euthyphro 7a, Euthyphro makes his first attempt at a definition of piety: ‘what is dear to the gods is pious’. Socrates examines this definition at Euthyphro 7a–8b,1 and argues that it is not an acceptable definition. Explain how Socrates’ argument works. Is this a good argument against Euthyphro’s definition? Explain your answer. |
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1 See lecture notes 5.2 on how to cite Plato’s dialogues. Euthyphro 7a–8b can be found on pp.8–9 of Plato: Five Dialogues. Note that the following two pages (down to start of 9d on p.11) are also relevant.
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