PHIL 2012002B05 Kent State University Philosophy Euthyphro and Socrates Question

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Euthyphro thought he was doing something pious by bringing the charge of murder against his father for killing a servant. Socrates wanted to make sure (a) that Euthyphro knew precisely what piety or impiety is, and (b) that his action of prosecuting his father for murder is in fact a pious act.

1. Explain CLEARLY how Socrates did (a) and (b) based on the different definitions of piety by Euthyphro and the problems Socrates identified with these definitions.
2. Read carefully to understand and then explain CLEARLY the circumstances and facts surrounding the death of the servant.
3. Then explain, based on the facts in the textbook and the elements of ‘premeditated murder’, whether what Euthyphro’s father did was truly ‘premeditated murder’ or ‘negligent homicide’. Do the relevant research to understand the difference between and the elements of the crimes of ‘premeditated murder’ and ‘negligent homicide’.
4. Based on the facts in the textbook, do you think Euthyphro’s father would be found guilty today for premeditated murder? Give reasons for your answer based on the circumstances and facts surrounding the death of the servant and the meaning and elements of the crime of ‘premeditated murder’.PHILOSOPHY – History: Descartes’ Cogito Argument

Make sure to read the attached document thoroughly. Plus, take a look at the grading criteria. It is recommended that the reading of this document be done progressively over the course the Module. Review each Week’s readings using the review questions at the end as a study guide.