Euthyphro (/ ˈjuːθɪfroʊ /; Ancient Greek: Εὐθύφρων, romanized: Euthyphrōn), [1] is a philosophical work by Plato written in the form of a Socratic dialogue set during the weeks before the trial of Socrates in …

Your words, Euthyphro, are like the handiwork of my ancestor Daedalus; and if I were the sayer or propounder of them, you might say that my arguments walk away and will not remain fixed where …

Nov 23, 2008 · In the Euthyphro, Socrates is awaiting his trial for impiety. But before the trial begins, Plato would like to put the world on their trial, and convince them of ignorance in that very matter …

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One Euthyphro is mentioned in Plato's Cratylus (396d) who is given to enthousi asmos, inspiration or possession, but we cannot be sure that it is the same person.

Oct 5, 2024 · Socrates challenges Euthyphro's definitions of piety, showing they are all inadequate or unclear. The discussion in 'Euthyphro' raises important philosophical questions about religion, …

Nov 19, 2025 · S OCRATES: But, by Zeus, Euthyphro, do you believe that you understand divine matters in relation to holiness and unholiness so precisely that you are not afraid, given the …

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In the Euthyphro, Socrates is awaiting his trial for impiety. But before the trial begins, Plato would like to put the world on their trial, and convince them of ignorance in that very matter touching which …

So it's likely, Euthyphro, that when you were asked what in the world the pious is, you did not want to reveal its nature to me, but wanted to tell me some one of its qualities—that the pious has this …