{"product_id":"euthyphro-plato-9781806292622","title":"Euthyphro: What Is Piety? - A Classic Dialogue on Morality, Religion, and Divine Justice","description":"What if morality can't be defined-even by religion?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEuthyphro\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Plato's most concise yet powerful dialogues-an essential exploration of morality, justice, and religious duty. Set just before Socrates' own trial for impiety, the text features a gripping encounter between Socrates and Euthyphro, a man convinced of his own righteousness as he prepares to charge his father with a religious crime. Through pointed questions and subtle reasoning, Socrates begins to unravel Euthyphro's assumptions about what is truly \"pious.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dialogue's central question-\u003cem\u003eIs something good because the gods love it, or do the gods love it because it is good?\u003c\/em\u003e-has echoed through centuries of moral philosophy and theology, challenging believers and skeptics alike to consider the origin and nature of ethical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern translation preserves the sharp wit, intellectual rigor, and conversational clarity of Plato's original while making it approachable for contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Timeless Ethical Dilemma\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore the origins of one of the most enduring moral questions in philosophy and theology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Masterclass in Socratic Dialogue\u003c\/strong\u003e - Witness Socrates' method of exposing contradictions and deepening understanding through relentless questioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReligion and Morality Intertwined\u003c\/strong\u003e - Examine the tension between divine authority and human conscience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Clear, Faithful Modern Adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Perfect for students, seekers, and general readers alike, with language updated for ease without losing meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Philosophical Classic with Modern Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e - Consider how Euthyphro's dilemma still shapes debates on ethics, religion, and law today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a historical artifact, \u003cem\u003eEuthyphro\u003c\/em\u003e is a living text-one that continues to challenge, provoke, and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806292629\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806292622\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.14d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241940005119,"sku":"9781806292622","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_db125b28-cf87-46bf-9611-9d53c6ddbfc2.jpg?v=1772656681","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/euthyphro-plato-9781806292622","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}