Plato's Euthyphro

In Plato's 'Euthyphro', Socrates engages in a dialogue with Euthyphro, a religious expert, to explore the nature of piety.

Set against the backdrop of Socrates' impending trial, the conversation delves into fundamental questions about morality and divine authority.

The dialogue introduces the famous 'Euthyphro dilemma,' questioning whether something is pious because the gods love it, or whether the gods love it because it is pious.

This dilemma challenges the basis of religious ethics and the relationship between morality and divine command.

Through rigorous questioning, Socrates exposes contradictions in Euthyphro's understanding of piety, highlighting the complexities of defining ethical concepts.