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Euthyphro and the Concepts of Piety

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Why is Euthyphro on his way to the courthouse?

To question Socrates about piety
To charge his father for murder (correct)
To defend his father against murder charges
To seek advice from Socrates

What is the main topic of discussion between Socrates and Euthyphro?

Piety (correct)
Justice
Impiety
Murder

According to Euthyphro, what is the expert on piety?

The courthouse
Socrates
The gods
Euthyphro himself (correct)

What are the three definitions of Piety that Euthyphro gives?

What I'm doing now, What the gods love, What all gods love (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for a good, Socratic definition?

Not an example, applies to everything, Can't be contradictory, Can't be ambiguous (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior?

Ethics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major areas of study within ethics recognized today?

Meta-ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy concerns matters of value?

Aesthetics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does normative ethics concern?

The practical means of determining a moral course of action (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does applied ethics concern?

What a person is obligated (or permitted) to do in a specific situation or a particular domain of action (B) Signup and view all the answers