... I want to first understand is whether the holy is loved by the gods because it is holy, or holy because it is loved by the gods- (Plato 14). Socrates begins refuting the statement by certain examples. "Someone does not see an object because it is a seen object, it is a seen object ... lead object because somone leads it. Something is a carried object because someone carries it, someone does not carry the object because it is a carried object- (Plato 15). There is a certain distiction between carry and being carried, led and being led. The distinction is of cause and effect. The cause is ...

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... that of Plato's Euthyphro. Euthyphro clearly demonstrates that there is no place for piety to have an influence in justice. He establishes the extent to which we are responsible for our own actions and how we should go about correcting a wrong. This idea is furthered in Plato's Republic when ... he offers an alternative item that will influence justice – censorship. This proves ... that human knowledge and wisdom can serve as justice without the direct intervention of the gods. Ultimately, piety and censorship are ... erupt in terror and confusion and would likely discourage the dep...

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... term. It could not merely give reference to the notion of, but would have to give meaning to the notion itself. II. Plato's idea of a virtuous, excellently functioning individual was outlined with great detail, while in pursuit of justice, in his writings collectively called the Republic. His writings usually consisted of dialogue between fellow philosophers in order to give each perspective a voice. The ... , spirited, and rational. Plato, through his characters, then went on to discuss strength and unity, excellent function, and health and happiness within the individual. Using the thr...

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