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What was Euthyphro's third definition of piety?
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?
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?
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?
If Euthyphro claimed that the gods make something pious by coming to love it, what would be problematic with this answer?
What does normative ethics seek to determine?
What does normative ethics seek to determine?
According to Divine Command Theory, why is an action considered morally right?
According to Divine Command Theory, why is an action considered morally right?
According to the passage, what is the key difference between Euthyphro's and Socrates' views on the Gods and reasons for obeying them?
According to the passage, what is the key difference between Euthyphro's and Socrates' views on the Gods and reasons for obeying them?
What is the primary purpose of the Socratic method as described in the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the Socratic method as described in the passage?
According to the passage, which of the following best describes the distinction between ostensive and essentialist definitions?
According to the passage, which of the following best describes the distinction between ostensive and essentialist definitions?
What is the main lesson or question that the passage suggests Socrates is trying to uncover through his discussions of piety?
What is the main lesson or question that the passage suggests Socrates is trying to uncover through his discussions of piety?
The passage states that when Socrates and Plato speak of the 'forms', they are referring to:
The passage states that when Socrates and Plato speak of the 'forms', they are referring to:
If God commanded someone to kill their own son, the passage suggests this would raise the question of:
If God commanded someone to kill their own son, the passage suggests this would raise the question of:
According to Euthyphro's first definition, what is the pious act?
According to Euthyphro's first definition, what is the pious act?
What is the main issue that Socrates finds with Euthyphro's argument by divine example?
What is the main issue that Socrates finds with Euthyphro's argument by divine example?
What is the main problem with Euthyphro's second definition of the pious?
What is the main problem with Euthyphro's second definition of the pious?
What is the key contradiction that Socrates identifies in Euthyphro's second definition?
What is the key contradiction that Socrates identifies in Euthyphro's second definition?
What is the central philosophical question that Socrates is exploring through his dialogue with Euthyphro?
What is the central philosophical question that Socrates is exploring through his dialogue with Euthyphro?
