Philosophy - Euthyphro's Definitions and Arguments
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What was Euthyphro's third definition of piety?

  • The pious is what some gods love.
  • The pious is what no gods care about.
  • The pious is what all the gods hate.
  • The pious is what all the gods love. (correct)

    • In the Euthyphro dilemma, what is Socrates questioning?

  • The definition of piety.
  • The nature of piety.
  • The origin of piety. (correct)
  • The existence of piety.

    • Why did Socrates consider Euthyphro's response a mis-step?

  • Euthyphro failed to understand piety.
  • Euthyphro gave a reason different than piety itself. (correct)
  • Euthyphro provided a vague answer.
  • Euthyphro contradicted his earlier statement.

    • If Euthyphro claimed that the gods make something pious by coming to love it, what would be problematic with this answer?

    <p>It removes objectivity from piety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does normative ethics seek to determine?

    <p>The general basis of goodness and badness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Divine Command Theory, why is an action considered morally right?

    <p>Because it is commanded by God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the key difference between Euthyphro's and Socrates' views on the Gods and reasons for obeying them?

    <p>Euthyphro believes the Gods' commands determine what is right, while Socrates believes there are objective moral truths independent of the Gods' commands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Socratic method as described in the passage?

    <p>To arrive at absolute, universal truths through a process of questioning and refutation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following best describes the distinction between ostensive and essentialist definitions?

    <p>Ostensive definitions rely on examples, while essentialist definitions focus on necessary and sufficient conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main lesson or question that the passage suggests Socrates is trying to uncover through his discussions of piety?

    <p>Whether piety is defined by the commands of the Gods or by objective moral truths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage states that when Socrates and Plato speak of the 'forms', they are referring to:

    <p>The essential properties that define a particular kind of thing or concept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If God commanded someone to kill their own son, the passage suggests this would raise the question of:

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Euthyphro's first definition, what is the pious act?

    <p>To prosecute the wrongdoer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue that Socrates finds with Euthyphro's argument by divine example?

    <p>The gods contradict themselves in their treatment of wrongdoers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem with Euthyphro's second definition of the pious?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key contradiction that Socrates identifies in Euthyphro's second definition?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central philosophical question that Socrates is exploring through his dialogue with Euthyphro?

    <p>The nature of justice and morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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