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Discussion on Euthyphro and Kant

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Euthyphro discussion

In Euthyphro , Socrates , one of the original great Greek philosophers seeks to find the meaning of a few principles generally associated with the moral aspect of religion through a dialogue with the religious expert Euthyphro . An important consideration to take into account when discussing the philosophical nature of his dialogues is that he was indicted for acts that were disproved by the State . His questions are perhaps just as much aimed at raising doubts about his (would-be incrimination

as they are inclined to unearth the concept of morality with respect to religion

Socrates raises questions about piety and morality with regards to god (s , who he purports to believe are responsible for religion However , when arguing against polytheistic religions , he imagines that the gods might be in conflict as to what constitutes piety , or even morality , thus a strict definition may not be achievable . By suggesting the same he instills a very real possibility of religion being the work of a man instead of a superior creation if a man is responsible for the definition of a pious act , he may alter the definition with time creating uncertainties that word of gods are not supposed to endorse Euthyphro also indicates that moral values may be subject to the same ambiguities of origin , thereby indicating that the gods in question may just be a figment without concrete definition , and thus capable of change . Socrates ' blaspheme of worshipping other Gods were probably...

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