Plato's Definition Of Piety Summary

In this reading (Euthyphro), Plato discusses a way on how he can show us or define piety for us. As the whole purpose on this paper is to help analyze ways on how the definition of piety is being use. Furthermore, this reading with help capture patterns on their conversation while at the same time it will also help us define piety. There are different ways on how Plato discusses piety but is also then rejected by Euthyphro, so my paper will help break down numerous definitions and show some examples on how Plato rejects those reasons. So in this reading there will be a fight relating to different ways on how piety will be defined, in other words Socrates begins by asking Euthyphro what the meaning of “piety” really means. Socrates starts to …show more content…
So for Plato’s thesis on his story (Euthyphro) he wants us to identify piety, investigate and compare the contradictions. So it is necessary that we understand the position of the gods so we can full understand the definition of piety. The Athens who lived in the society during the time that Plato existed, whoever did wrong, did wrong to the gods. As a result, all of the wrongdoers are prosecuted for the purpose of the gods. As for others, it was seen that the people who were the wrongdoers did commit something that was ungodly. Furthermore, for Plato it was unknown what exactly was the difference between being godliness and something ungodliness. According to Euthyphro he defines piety as in prosecuting the wrongdoer. Euthyphro’s definition in the book strictly states, “Bringing forward an individual before the jury who has done nothing wrong”. Prosecuting one who is “ungodly” is therefore acting pious. Plato doesn’t clearly agree with Euthyphro and has a hard time understanding his