Throughout the dialogue Socrates uses his method of elenchus to show Euthyphro that he actually does not know the absolute definition of piety. The Euthyphro dilemma occurs when, after some debate, Euthyphro comes to the conclusion that piety is what all of the gods love. Socrates then asks Euthyphro if something is pious because the gods love it or do the gods love it because that something is pious? This question forms the basic premise for the Euthyphro dilemma and through his use elenchus; Socrates is able to make the point that in order for piety to have any true value it must be valuable on its own, regardless of the gods and what they view as good. This idea portrays the view that ethical and moral values are independent of religion, which means moral action does not necessarily require religious belief.
When you can admit your own short comings you open yourself to accept someone else’s knowledge on the subject you are unfamiliar with. If Meno had not admitted to this, he would have never became wiser on the subject and assume his thoughts on virtue were to correct ones. This is the lesson that would be a benefit to Anytus and Meletus. By being open to new thoughts and having an acceptance of not being all knowing would in turn benefit all of Athens, for they respect Anytus’s thoughts. Anytus shows his ignorance and unwillingness to accept Socrates’s teachings when Anytus tells Socrates that he has never even spoken to a Sophist or ever meeting one.
What is Wisdom, Really? In The Apology of Socrates, the way the Athenians sees “human wisdom” and the type of “wisdom” Socrates talks about, proves to be two completely different things, which becomes a problem. In fact, the type of “wisdom” that Socrates possesses is not the “wisdom”, that he has a reputation for by people of Athens. The reputation that Socrates has been given by the people is that he is a “wise man” that actually knows something. Actually, when Socrates talks about “human wisdom”, what he really means is recognizing and admitting one’s ignorance about not knowing, rather than one claiming to know.
He also believes the philosopher is able, through using his intellect, to achieve true knowledge of the abstract Forms without using his senses. Plato’s theory of Forms can be seen as unconvincing to some who believe that abstract ideas e.g table, horse, beauty are actually names that have been invented to help people describe their experiences of the physical world. This is a materialistic view as it suggests that objects in this world are the real reality and our ideas can develop based on experience of things. Aristotle agrees with this and believes knowledge is gained through experience and that there is not an eternal World of Forms that is a priori to us. However, in Plato’s defence some believe that each variety of a Form shares a likeness for example each horse is slightly different yet they all share something that makes it resemble a horse.
By persecuting his father is piety. But Socrates discards his definition because it is in fact not a definition but rather an example. It does not give reason on why things are pious. So, Euthyphro rebounds by claiming piety is what is pleasing to the gods. He says that “ The things and the men that are pleasing to the gods are pious, and the things and the men that are displeasing to the gods are impious.” Socrates approves of this definition because it is of a very generalization.
Paris’s insincere love does no justice to his case; in fact, it serves to further illuminate the legitimacy of Romeo’s adoration. There are three causes of Paris’s apparent love: social obligation, political and economic advantage, and being in love with the idea of love. As far as the first motive goes, Paris may be obligated to maintain the appearance of love in order to retain social propriety. As a member of a royal family, and the bearer of the title “County,” certain standards of conduct are expected from him. If, after his betrothed dies, he immediately starts wooing another girl, his reputation as a fine and upstanding gentleman will be ruined, and he will be hard-pressed to find a new wife of appropriate status.
Common lovers are focused more on the physical experience than the intellectual contact in a relationship. Celestial love correlates with a forever kind of connection that is more than a physical relationship. Sappho’s view represents Common Love and the broader view of Symposium represents Celestial Love. While Sappho’s work is grounded in the physical realm, Plato emphasizes that love is centralized in the mind, or in other words, love is purely an intellectual and philosophical phenomenon. Pausanias, who delivers Symposium’s second speech, explains some of the societal norms governing male homoerotic affairs.
Cicely Cooper The term Platonic love is a chaste and strong type of love that is non-sexual. Platonic love in this original sense of the term is examined in Plato's dialogue the Symposium, which has as its topic the subject of love or Eros generally. Of particular importance there are the ideas attributed to the prophetess Diotima, which present love as a means of ascent to contemplation of the divine. For Diotima, and for Plato generally, the most correct use of love of other human beings is to direct one's mind to love of divinity. In short, with genuine platonic love, the beautiful or lovely other person inspires the mind and the soul and directs one's attention to spiritual things.
Romeo and Juliet Essay Every person views love in a different way. At times, the way a person expresses their love depends on who they have the emotions for. In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Mercutio views love as a joke while Friar Laurence's idea of love is more passionate. Love is shown as a vulgar item when seen through Mercutio's view. “Prick love for pricking, and you beat love down.” (Act I Scene IV) Mercutio believes that love is only about being sexual to one's partner.
Lastly, Juliet’s view of love is logical; she does not follow love blindly. Mercutio’s view of love is humorous and cynical. He believes that love is a burden and love is not worth the burden. Mercutio talks to Romeo and says, “To sink in it, should you burthen love—Too great