SOCRATES

Socrates

Socrates

Question 1- A

Euthyphro is one of Plato "early dialogues of s, which are dated at 399 BC . Featuring The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates and Euthyphro, a man who is known for being a religious expert. Trying to identify a definition of piety. In classical philosophy , dialectic ( Greek : dialectic) is conflict: the exchange of arguments and counter-arguments that support corresponding proposals ( theses ) and counter-propositions ( opposition ). The outcome of the exercise of power not simply be a refutation of their opinions, but a synthesis or a combination of conflicting claims, or at least a qualitative transformation in the direction of dialogue. (Vlastos, 1991)

The dialectic is based around three concepts:

1: Everything is done by the resistance forces / the opposing sides.

2: The gradual changes lead to turning points, where a force overcomes the other.

3: The moves change in spirals, not surround. (Sometimes referred to as "negation of negation")

Socrates' response therefore takes the form of a complex elenchus i.e. refutation consisting of three parts.

(I) Ironical Part:

Socrates pretends to be satisfied with this new definition: "Now you have given the answer that I wanted." D 2 seemingly provides a distinguishing mark (model) for all pious things ("being pleasing/dear to the gods") that should enable everyone to recognize the instances of piety. But Socrates has issues with it as well. (Thucydides, 1910)

(II) Stating Suppositions:

First Socrates reminds Euthyphro on the already accepted rules, beliefs and explanations:

: Piety and impiety are opposites. ("But piety and impiety are not the same; they are as opposite as possible.") (Vlastos, 1991)

(III) Eliciting Contradictions: "Some of the gods think one thing just, the others another." (Thucydides, 1910)

Question 1- B

The Euthyphro has come to lay murder charges against the father, as a father had allowed one of its employees to die without proper care and attention. The worker had killed a slave belonging to the family estate on the island of Naxos , and while Euthyphro's father waited to hear from the beginning how to proceed, the person died offline and gagged in a ditch. The Socrates expresses surprise at the confidence a person capable of getting his father to court in such a serious charge. In what may be regarded as a language - cheek fashion, Socrates states that Euthyphro obviously has a clear understanding of what is pious ( the financial ) and irreverent (the if financial). (Kagan, 1987) Since Socrates himself facing a charge of impiety, with the worship Gods approved by the State, and unclear to what holiness is, he hopes to learn from Euthyphro.

The testimony of Euthyphro himself about the alleged wrongdoing of his father. Not disputed by any party as the factual rendering of what really happened on the family estate. The myths cited by Euthyphro purporting to support his action.

The aim of the dialectical method, often known as dialectic or dialectics, is to try to resolve disagreement through rational discussion, and finally, the search for truth. One way to proceed - the Socratic method - ...