Euthyphro

By Jowett, Benjamin

Book Id: WPLBN0000651619
Format Type: PDF eBook
File Size: 117.68 KB.
Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Euthyphro
Author:	Jowett, Benjamin
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Language:	English
Subject:	Fiction, Literature, Literature & drama
Collections:	Penn State University's Electronic Classics Series Collection
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Publisher:	Penn State University's Electronic Classics


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Introduction: In the MENO, Anytus had parted from Socrates with the significant words: ?That in any city, and particularly in the city of Athens, it is easier to do men harm than to do them good;? and Socrates was anticipating another opportunity of talking with him. In the Euthyphro, Socrates is awaiting his trial for impiety. But before the trial begins, Plato would like to put the world on their trial, and convince them of ignorance in that very matter touching which Socrates is accused. An incident which may perhaps really have occurred in the family of Euthyphro, a learned Athenian diviner and soothsayer, furnishes the occasion of the discussion.