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Euthyphro

Plato
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Euthyphro

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Plato

Euthyphro

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Philosophy

Education
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Athens, Greece • Classical Antiquity

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Education
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Euthyphro, a dialogue by Plato, Socrates encounters Euthyphro outside a courthouse. They discuss the nature of piety and holiness, examining what makes an action morally right. Through their conversation, Socrates questions Euthyphro's definitions and assumptions, leading to a deeper philosophical inquiry into ethics and divine approval.

Contemplative

Informative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

9,650 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Euthyphro by Plato is lauded for its exploration of piety and justice, showcasing Socratic dialogue at its best. Readers appreciate its intellectual rigor and thought-provoking nature. However, some find the text dense and challenging due to its abstract philosophical concepts. Overall, it remains a seminal work for those interested in ethics and philosophy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Euthyphro?

A reader who enjoys Euthyphro by Plato likely has an interest in classical philosophy, ethics, and the Socratic method. Similar readers might appreciate works like The Republic by Plato or Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, which explore complex philosophical themes.

4.1

9,650 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Philosophy

Education
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Athens, Greece • Classical Antiquity

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Education
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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