Dialogues by Plato in the dialogue between Socrates and Euthyphro an important question is brought into consideration, what is the definition of Piety? Three definition are proved to us by Euthyphro which he believes are correct and define piety. Socrates seems to disagree with all of them. He believes that the first one is a particular definition. The second definition given is a contradiction. The last definition is not a real definition of pious because it contains accidental qualities. Many times
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