I would have to say Socrates is an annoying character in this story, but i love how he questions Euthyphro. I was always brought up to question things not only for curiosity purposes, but so that i can better understand and share them with others. However, this entire story Socrates just keeps running into a brick wall. He is trying to have a better understanding of where Euthyphro is coming from, but seems to get no answer, much like the reader at the end of the story.
I think that with any situation, Socrates would question the actions and philosophies of the opponent. It seems as though it is much easier for Socrates to beat on Euthyphro because he believe in numerous gods, which according to both characters, all want something different. Yet, if Socrates was arguing with a person who believed in only one god, I'm sure the questions would alter a little bit, but generally be the same. I feel as though Socrates is just asking why each time. It reminds me of the tostidos commercial with the little girl who is told to eat her food, and she asks why, and the father replies because it is good for you and she replies once again with why... and it goes on and on much like a circle.
Even if Socrates made Euthyphro question himself, I'm sure moments later Euthyphro would be back on his high horse telling anyone who will listen what life is all about, and it's pieties, and impieties. If one truly believed they were correct they would not back down.
Socrates just likes to argue. I mean he is on death row, why not go out with a bang, and piss off as many people as possible.
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