The Origin of Goodness Description Read Plato’s Euthyphro from the link provided below as a philosophical text with a clear argument premises, and evidence to support the premises. You should organize your essay to answer the following questions in approximately 650 words: What do you think the text is arguing? What evidence is there in […]
You are a member of the very large jury that has heard Socrates’ defense of the charges against him. You and your fellow jurors are now deliberating about Socrates’ fate. Not only have you heard his entire defense, but you were present when Socrates discussed the nature of piety with Euthyphro, so you have a […]
2 p. min. double space. You are not obliged to use any outside literature. Simply write what the reading material is about. What’s going on there? Who is (if anyone) involved? What do you think the author is trying to say? Do you agree with him/her if yes/no why? What did/didn’t you like about it […]
Part 1 (300-word minimum) What is a “rational standard” (see PCT Ch. 1)? How and why does Socrates introduce it in his exchange with Euthyphro? In what way does it propel their conversation? What did you think of the dialogue once you understood it (cause, I’m sure, you read it multiple times until you did)? […]
