Socratic Dialogue

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Socratic Dialogue by Mind Map: Socratic Dialogue

1. Thrasymachus

1.1. What is justice

1.1.1. Might makes right

1.2. Rulers make bad laws

1.3. Polymarchus says Thrasymachus is wrong

2. Symposium Diotima Teaches Socrates

2.1. Starts with a love of physical things

2.1.1. Becomes a love of virtue: courage, temporance, prudence, justice

3. General

3.1. Definition is given

3.2. Find flaws, unravel definitions

3.3. Admit ignorance

4. Euthaphro

4.1. What is piety?

4.1.1. That which is loved by the Gods

4.1.1.1. Some things are loved by only some gods

4.1.2. They love just acts

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

4.2. Give service to the Gods

4.2.1. Prayers only ask of the Gods

4.2.2. Sacrifices only give back to them