Euthyphro's First Definition of Piety

Doing what the gods deem to be just, like castrating one's father

Contradicting the beliefs of one's family members

Refraining from accusing one's own father of a crime

Prosecuting a wrongdoer, even if they are a family member (correct)

Socrates thought Euthyphro's definition contradicted the idea that the gods are the best and most just

Socrates believed Euthyphro's definition was too specific and not general enough

Socrates argued that Euthyphro's definition relied on the divine example of Zeus, which was itself impious

Socrates wanted a definition of piety, not an example of it (correct)

Contradicting the beliefs of one's family members

Prosecuting a wrongdoer, even if they are a family member

Doing what is dear to the gods (correct)

Refraining from accusing one's own father of a crime

<p>Socrates believed that if the gods disagree about what is pious, then an act could be considered both holy and unholy at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Euthyphro's family members are criticizing him for prosecuting his own father</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is Euthyphro's justification for prosecuting his own father, based on the precedent set by the gods</p> Signup and view all the answers