UCB Definition of Piety in Platos Euthyphro Philosophy Essay
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Make sure answer each part of the prompt.
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.