Socratic Discussion

1. Thrasymachs

1.1. What is justice?

1.1.1. Might makes right

1.2. Rulers make bad laws

1.3. Polemarchus says Truth is wrong

2. General

2.1. Admit ignorance

2.2. Finds flaws; unravels definition

2.3. Definition is given

3. Symposium: Diotima teaches Socrates

3.1. starts with love of physical things

3.1.1. becomes love of virtue -courage -temperance -prudence -justice

4. Euthyphros

4.1. What is Piety?

4.1.1. That which is loved by Gods

4.1.1.1. Somethings loved by some gods

4.1.2. They love just human actions

4.1.2.1. Is it love because it is holy or holy because it is love

4.1.3. give service to the Gods

4.1.3.1. sacrifices only gives back to them

4.1.3.2. prayers only asked of them