Socratic Euthyphro and Piety

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What is the central theme of the dialogue Euthyphro?

  1. The nature of piety

  2. The existence of the gods

  3. The meaning of life

  4. The best form of government


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dialogue Euthyphro focuses on the question of what piety is and how it can be defined.

Who are the two main characters in the dialogue?

  1. Socrates and Euthyphro

  2. Socrates and Plato

  3. Euthyphro and Meletus

  4. Socrates and Anytus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dialogue is a conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro, a religious expert.

What does Euthyphro initially define piety as?

  1. Doing what is pleasing to the gods

  2. Doing what is beneficial to oneself

  3. Doing what is just

  4. Doing what is holy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Euthyphro initially defines piety as doing what is pleasing to the gods.

What is Socrates' main objection to Euthyphro's definition of piety?

  1. It is too vague

  2. It is circular

  3. It is not universal

  4. It is not consistent with other definitions of piety


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Socrates argues that Euthyphro's definition of piety is circular because it defines piety in terms of what is pleasing to the gods, but then defines what is pleasing to the gods in terms of piety.

What does Socrates propose as a better definition of piety?

  1. Piety is doing what is just

  2. Piety is doing what is beneficial to oneself

  3. Piety is doing what is holy

  4. Piety is doing what is pleasing to the gods


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socrates proposes that piety is doing what is just, because justice is a universal and objective standard that is not dependent on the opinions of the gods.

What is the relationship between piety and holiness?

  1. Piety is a subset of holiness

  2. Holiness is a subset of piety

  3. Piety and holiness are the same thing

  4. Piety and holiness are unrelated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socrates argues that piety is a subset of holiness, because piety is a specific kind of holiness that is concerned with our relationship to the gods.

What is the relationship between piety and morality?

  1. Piety is a subset of morality

  2. Morality is a subset of piety

  3. Piety and morality are the same thing

  4. Piety and morality are unrelated


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Socrates argues that piety and morality are overlapping but distinct concepts, because piety is concerned with our relationship to the gods, while morality is concerned with our relationship to other human beings.

What is the significance of the Euthyphro dialogue?

  1. It is one of the earliest philosophical dialogues

  2. It is one of the most influential dialogues in Western philosophy

  3. It is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Euthyphro dialogue is significant because it is one of the earliest philosophical dialogues, it is one of the most influential dialogues in Western philosophy, and it is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand.

What is the main argument of the Euthyphro dialogue?

  1. That piety is a subset of holiness

  2. That piety is a subset of morality

  3. That piety is the same as holiness

  4. That piety is the same as morality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main argument of the Euthyphro dialogue is that piety is a subset of holiness.

What is the conclusion of the Euthyphro dialogue?

  1. That piety is a mystery

  2. That piety is a gift from the gods

  3. That piety is a virtue

  4. That piety is a duty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The conclusion of the Euthyphro dialogue is that piety is a mystery.

What is the significance of the Euthyphro dialogue for the study of religion?

  1. It is one of the first philosophical dialogues to deal with the concept of religion

  2. It is one of the most influential dialogues in the study of religion

  3. It is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand in the study of religion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Euthyphro dialogue is significant for the study of religion because it is one of the first philosophical dialogues to deal with the concept of religion, it is one of the most influential dialogues in the study of religion, and it is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand in the study of religion.

What is the significance of the Euthyphro dialogue for the study of ethics?

  1. It is one of the first philosophical dialogues to deal with the concept of ethics

  2. It is one of the most influential dialogues in the study of ethics

  3. It is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand in the study of ethics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Euthyphro dialogue is significant for the study of ethics because it is one of the first philosophical dialogues to deal with the concept of ethics, it is one of the most influential dialogues in the study of ethics, and it is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand in the study of ethics.

What is the significance of the Euthyphro dialogue for the study of philosophy?

  1. It is one of the first philosophical dialogues

  2. It is one of the most influential dialogues in Western philosophy

  3. It is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Euthyphro dialogue is significant for the study of philosophy because it is one of the first philosophical dialogues, it is one of the most influential dialogues in Western philosophy, and it is one of the most challenging dialogues to understand.

What is the main lesson of the Euthyphro dialogue?

  1. That piety is a mystery

  2. That piety is a gift from the gods

  3. That piety is a virtue

  4. That piety is a duty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main lesson of the Euthyphro dialogue is that piety is a mystery.

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