17 Questions
What was Euthyphro's third definition of piety?
The pious is what all the gods love.
In the Euthyphro dilemma, what is Socrates questioning?
The origin of piety.
Why did Socrates consider Euthyphro's response a mis-step?
Euthyphro gave a reason different than piety itself.
If Euthyphro claimed that the gods make something pious by coming to love it, what would be problematic with this answer?
It removes objectivity from piety.
What does normative ethics seek to determine?
The general basis of goodness and badness.
According to Divine Command Theory, why is an action considered morally right?
Because it is commanded by God.
According to the passage, what is the key difference between Euthyphro's and Socrates' views on the Gods and reasons for obeying them?
Euthyphro believes the Gods' commands determine what is right, while Socrates believes there are objective moral truths independent of the Gods' commands.
What is the primary purpose of the Socratic method as described in the passage?
To arrive at absolute, universal truths through a process of questioning and refutation.
According to the passage, which of the following best describes the distinction between ostensive and essentialist definitions?
Ostensive definitions rely on examples, while essentialist definitions focus on necessary and sufficient conditions.
What is the main lesson or question that the passage suggests Socrates is trying to uncover through his discussions of piety?
Whether piety is defined by the commands of the Gods or by objective moral truths.
The passage states that when Socrates and Plato speak of the 'forms', they are referring to:
The essential properties that define a particular kind of thing or concept.
If God commanded someone to kill their own son, the passage suggests this would raise the question of:
All of the above.
According to Euthyphro's first definition, what is the pious act?
To prosecute the wrongdoer
What is the main issue that Socrates finds with Euthyphro's argument by divine example?
The gods contradict themselves in their treatment of wrongdoers
What is the main problem with Euthyphro's second definition of the pious?
All of the above
What is the key contradiction that Socrates identifies in Euthyphro's second definition?
Both b and c
What is the central philosophical question that Socrates is exploring through his dialogue with Euthyphro?
The nature of justice and morality
Test your understanding of Euthyphro's first definition and his argument by divine example from Plato's Apology. Explore what makes Euthyphro's initial definition flawed and how he supports his argument using divine examples.
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