UCB Definition of Piety in Platos Euthyphro Philosophy Essay
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Directions: Write a 2-page paper in response to the prompt below. Your paper should bedouble-spaced and use a standard font (e.g. Times New Roman), size 12, and standard margins
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The First Definition of Piety in Platos EuthyphroAt Euthyphro 7a, Euthyphro makes his first attempt at a definition of piety: what is dear to thegods is pious. Socrates examines this definition at Euthyphro 7a8b,1 and argues that it is not anacceptable definition. Explain how Socrates argument works. Is this a good argument againstEuthyphros definition? Explain your answer.