Euthyphro

Witness the prelude to the trial of Socrates as he encounters a self-assured priest outside the Athenian court, sparking a profound interrogation into the definition of piety. Through a series of incisive questions, the dialogue exposes the contradictions inherent in Euthyphro's reliance on traditional religious authority and divine command. The text is a quintessential example of the Socratic method, stripping away assumptions to reveal the difficulty of defining moral concepts. It remains a foundational text for understanding the tension between religious duty and philosophical ethics.