

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