Euthyphro

The Euthyphro is a dialogue by Plato that explores the nature of piety and morality. Socrates and Euthyphro discuss what makes actions right or wrong, questioning whether something is good because the gods approve it or if the gods approve it because it is inherently good. This dilemma highlights complex questions about moral authority, divine approval, and whether morality exists independently of divine commands. The dialogue encourages reflection on the foundations of ethics and how we determine what is morally right, emphasizing the importance of understanding the reason behind moral judgments.