Beyond Euthyphro: The Socratic Irony with Continual Reference to Kierkegaard
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Euthyphro: a tale of epistemology, a tale of dialectic regard for piety and impiety, a direct and sudden tale to bring a stunning point across. On the surface, this may be one's first impression of Plato's short play. Further examination, however, reveals that not only is Euthyphro much deeper than originally anticipated, but that it's true purpose does not lie in defining piety. Instead it proceeds to define one's own personal ...