Euthyphro

by Plato

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As Socrates awaits trial on charges of impiety, he encounters Euthyphro, a self-proclaimed expert in religious matters who is prosecuting his own father. Their conversation becomes a searching inquiry into the nature of piety, justice, and divine approval, exposing the difficulty of defining what is morally and religiously right. Through probing questions and ironic exchanges, the dialogue examines the limits of human knowledge and the dangers of mistaking confidence for wisdom. At once philosophical investigation and dramatic courtroom prelude, the work remains a foundational exploration of ethics, religion, and the Socratic method.

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Euthyphro

Plato

paperback

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Published Jan 1, 2015

34 pages

ISBN: 9781512077681

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First Published

0399

Language

eng

Translation

From: grc

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Euthyphro by Plato.

Death/Grief
Legal Persecution