Socrates was philosophical because he established a Socratic method that is based on logic and philosophy while Euthyphro is not because he was known for his role in eponymous dialogue
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Socrates (469 BC – 399 BC) was Greek philosopher and he was regarded as the main source of western thought. Socrates was sentenced to death because of his Socratic method of questioning. He was known in history as one of the most important philosophers.
His works did not entail any specific knowledge or policy but he emphasized that argument, discussion and debate might help people to understand challenging issues. Most of the issues he laid emphasis on were political on the surface but it also addressed some questions as to how live should be lived. Being a teacher, scholar and philosopher, his Socratic method is based on logic and philosophy which shaped the western system.
Socrates believed philosophy should be for the greater good of the people and he tried to established ethical system that is centered on how human reason instead of theological doctrine. Socrates also emphasize that the choice that a human make is driven by the desire for happiness.
Euthyphro was Athenian religious prophet, farmer and jurist. He was known for the role he played in the eponymous dialogue, which was written by philosopher Plato. The Generation of Theologians benefited greatly from the debate between Euthyphro and Socrates which activated the question of the relationship between morality and God
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