Euthyphro and Relativism Essays
Humanities
Please write essays on selected topics – The Euthyphro and Relativism.
* PLEASE NOTE: Do not quote anything from the readings or ppt (WORKS CITED PAGE IS NOT NEEDED)*
Answer all of A-D for essays-
1. The Euthyphro
A) Explain the “Euthyphro Dilemma”.
B) Demonstrate how this dilemma applies to contemporary questions about Theism and Morality
C) Demonstrate how this dilemma applies to contemporary questions regarding the relationship of humanity and morality.
D) What’s your take on the dilemma? Is morality a product of approval or is it objective?
2. Relativism
A) Explain as best as you can what SER is. Use examples to help show that you understand the concepts.
B) Explain as best as you can what CER is. Use examples to help show that you understand the concepts.
C) Analyze some of the problems with both forms of relativism.
D) what is your take on these forms of relativism? Do you find relativism plausible? If so, explain why? If not, explain your reasons?
**I have attached necessary readings and powerpoints from lectures.**
Euthyphro Text link- http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/euthyfro.html
