The Definition of Holy

Essay # 3115

Philosophy > Ancient Greek
Religion and Theology
Religion and Theology > Other

A look at the meaning of the word holy as defined by the famous philosophers, Euthyphro and Socrates.

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Paper Summary:

This paper examines and thoroughly explains the definition of holy and all its concepts according to the famous philosophers Euthyphro and Socrates. In the Euthyphro, what would be essential for a definition of the holy? How do Euthyphro's definitions fall in this? What is Socrates' point to Euthyphro about claiming you know something when you do not know? These are all of the questions that are answered. In order to answer these questions, Euthyphro's definitions are summarized. Finally, how Socrates argues against them is also carefully scrutinized.

From the Paper:

"Here Socrates asks, is it holy because the Gods love it? Here, "holy" is the effect and "loved" is the cause. Or is it loved by the God's because it is holy? Here, "loved" is the effect and "holy" is the cause."