Euthyphro by Plato
"Euthyphro" is a philosophical dialogue that takes place in the weeks leading up to the trial of Socrates, where Socrates and Euthyphro engage in a conversation about the nature of piety. The dialogue begins with Socrates questioning Euthyphro about his decision to prosecute his own father for the murder of a slave. This leads to a discussion about what is considered holy and the nature of the gods. Despite their lengthy conversation, the two philosophers never arrive at a definitive answer, leaving the question of what constitutes true piety unresolved.
The 1918th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -399
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 4,500
- Original Language
- Ancient Greek
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