Euthyphro's dilemma is a philosophical question about the nature of morality and whether something is good because the gods command it, or whether the gods command it because it is good. This question was posed by Plato in his dialogue "Euthyphro" and continues to be a subject of debate in ethical theory.
Euthyphro was known to be one of Plato's dialogues (between Socrates and Euthyphro). Euthyphro was aparently a noted religious expert in the Classical Age of Greece. He and Socrates discussed the issue of piety - and what constituted piety - in this particular dialogue.
In the dialog "Euthyphro," Socrates is questioning Euthyphro about the nature of piety and impiety. He wants Euthyphro to define what piety is and to provide a clear explanation of the difference between pious and impious actions. Socrates is ultimately searching for a universal definition of piety that is not based on personal opinions or beliefs.
Socrates wants to become Euthyphro's student to gain a deeper understanding of piety. He believes that by studying under Euthyphro, he can learn more about the nature of holiness and develop his own philosophical arguments on the topic.
Socrates wants to become Euthyphro's student because he admires Euthyphro's knowledge and expertise in matters of religion and ethics. Socrates hopes to learn from Euthyphro and engage in philosophical discussions to deepen his own understanding of morality and piety.
The Euthyphro dilemma. "Are morally good acts willed by God because they are morally good, or are they morally good because they are willed by God?"
1. They both use examples as their first "definition" In Euthyphro Socrates asks "What is Piety?" and Euthyphro responds with "It is doing as I am doing now; that is to say prosecuting anyone who is guilty of murder, sacrilege, or of any similar crime..." In On Free Choice of the Will by Augustine, the question What is Evil? is asked and the first "definitions" are examples of Adultery, and Killing for war. 2. They both follow the form of Euthyphro's Dilemma. In Euthyphro the dilemma is "Is something pious because god loves it, or does god love it because it is pious?" In On Free Choice of the Will the Dilemma is "Is something evil because it is against the law, or is it against the law because it is evil?"
This is a question that cannot be answered. It depends on your personal belief and the motion of the debate. It is only when there is an argument can there be a debate.
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