Tradition and Autonomy in Plato''s Euthyphro

This comprehension interpretation of Plato's Euthyphro illuminates the necessary tension between tradition and autonomy in human and political life. Norman J. Fischer II argues that the dialogue defends Socrates by revealing the weaknesses of his opponents' understanding of piety and the human soul, implicitly arguing for a Socratic alternative.

List of contents

Introduction
Part One: Prosecution and Education
Chapter One: Socrates Trial: Impiety and Novelty (2a1-3e3)
Chapter Two: Euthyphro's Case (3e4-5a2)
Chapter Three: Socrates the Student (5a2-c8)
Part Two: Friendship and Love of the Gods
Chapter Four: Doing What Euthyphro Does (5c8-6e7)
Chapter Five: Hegemonic Divine Love (6e8-9d8)
Chapter Six: The Being and Becoming of Divine Love (9d8-11b5)
Interlude: Daedelus and Socrates (11b5-e1)
Part Three: Service to the Gods
Chapter Seven: Piety a Part of Justice (11e2-12e8)
Chapter Eight: Servitude, Commerce, and Gratitude (11e8-15b3)
Chapter Nine: Daedelus and Menelaus (15b3-16a4)
Conclusion: The Lyceum and the Porch of the King

About the author

Norman J. Fischer II is associate professor of philosophy at Clark Atlanta University.

Product details

• Authors: Norman J. Fischer, Norman J. II Fischer, Norman J. Fischer II
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.10.2023
• EAN: 9781666928259
• ISBN: 978-1-66692-825-9
• No. of pages: 234
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500