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PREMIUM-Episode 46: Plato on Ethics & Religion

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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The Problem With Socrates' Definition of Piety

Socrates and Yuthifro argue over the meaning of piety. Socrates says it's about what is unanimously dear to the gods, even if there are differences between them. The argument abstracts from their individual self-interest as gods into just in general what is God beloved.

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