PHI208 Euthyphro- Socrates and Euthyphro discuss the concept of piety

Euthyphro

PHI208: Ethics and Moral Reasoning

Euthyphro

1- Explain how the concept of holiness emerges in the dialogue and why it takes a prominent position in the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro.

In the Euthyphro, the concept of holiness emerges as Socrates and Euthypho are discussing how Euthypho's father is accused of murder. They start off my discussing if the murder was just or not. If the murder was just then Euthypho has a duty to let the matter be. If the murder was unjust then action should be taken against him. Euthypho then states that "A son is impious who prosecutes a father. Which shows, Socrates, how little they know what the gods think about piety and impiety." (Plato, ND) After which...