![]() If one is not willing to stand up for their beliefs in the face of harsh consequences-such as death-one can retain their moral worth even after death. The theme at work in the Apology has to do with doing that which is personally moral. Therefore, piety precedes the gods and what is holy exists outside religious tenets. Under these conditions, if they had said the exactly opposite, then that would be considered pious behavior. Ultimately, Socrates attacks the argument of his opponent that piety is reliant on instruction from the gods as to what is holy, but Socrates counters that such a definition merely means piety is what the gods say it to be. ![]() When Socrates pushes the Sophist to define the term, all he can do is provide examples. Socrates and the title character are both involved in lawsuits involving accusations of impiety. ![]() The main theme of the argument being debated in Euthyphro is what constitutes piety. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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