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?

    <p>What I'm doing now, What the gods love, What all gods love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the criteria for a good, Socratic definition?

    <p>Not an example, applies to everything, Can't be contradictory, Can't be ambiguous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Meta-ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of philosophy concerns matters of value?

    <p>Aesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does normative ethics concern?

    <p>The practical means of determining a moral course of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does applied ethics concern?

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

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