
 The Classical Mind
 The Classical Mind Euthyphro
 Oct 3, 2023 
 Explore the philosophical questions surrounding piety, ethics, and the divine in this enlightening discussion. The hosts delve deep into Plato's dialogue and examine the concept of piety and its relationship to morality. They also explore the presence of discord in the Iliad and compare polytheistic understanding with Christian divine ethics. The dilemma of whether God gives commands because they are good or because he is striving to act in a good way is discussed, along with the relationship between God's nature and his ability to act differently. The hosts address a critique of their argument and share personal influences on their understanding of the Euthyphro dilemma. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Exploring the Dilemma of Piety and Morality 
 01:55 • 14min 
 Exploring Discord and the Concept of Justice in the Iliad and Divine Theology 
 15:43 • 3min 
 Exploring the Nature of Piety and the Divine 
 18:28 • 4min 
 Exploring the Euthyphro Dilemma 
 22:40 • 23min 
 God's Nature and Potentiality 
 45:54 • 10min 
 Acknowledging a critique, the value of the Euthyphro dilemma, and a musical end note 
 55:50 • 2min 
 Personal Experiences and Influences on the Euthyphro Dilemma 
 57:29 • 3min 
