Plato’s Euthyphro, multiple definitions of pious arise throughout a heated discussion among Euthyphro (a self-proclaimed authority of Greek religion) and Socrates (a wise man who questions everything told to him). Introducing my essay based on the second definition in the readings, Euthyphro states “What’s loved by the gods is pious, and what’s not loved by the gods is impious.”(Euth 7a). Considering this, my interpretation is if the gods, love your actions, then it’s considered as pious, leaving
Interpretation of Piety “Euthyphro” an account written by Plato is a dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates. It is a discussion between the two of them and the subject is “piety”. Socrates asks Euthyphro to define “piety” as Euthyphro claims to have a knowledge of this subject and on Socrates request, he attempts to define it. Socrates does not agree with Euthyphro’s version of piety and keeps pushing him to accurately define it and finally at one point Euthyphro says he is in a hurry and walks
What is Piety? Socrates, upon meeting Euthyphro, who believes that permitting elenchus for his father’s crimes is an act of piety, argues, "If you had no clear knowledge of piety and impiety you would never have ventured to prosecute your old father." I assume that Socrates means if Euthyphro claims that he is turning in his father in the name of piety, Euthyphro must (i.) know what it means to be pious, and (ii.) be able to give examples of piety. Because Euthyphro cannot do either, Socrates, therefore
The journey to defining holy started when Socrates complimented Euthyphro on his religious knowledge. Euthyphro was prosecuting his own father for unintentional murder and Socrates felt that to do such a thing, a man must be strong in his beliefs. Euthyphro relies to the compliment stating that he indeed does know all the knowledge of being holy. Socrates then urges him to explain to him what holiness is as it may help him in trial again Meletus. Euthyphro’s first attempt at defining the word is