Plato's Euthyphro

Blinn Ellis Combs

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English

Blinn
01 April 2025

Religion & politics; Witchcraft; Constitution: government & the state; Nursing sociology; Witchcraft & Wicca

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This dissertation explores the elenchus, Socrates' method of inquiry and examination, as presented in Plato's definitional dialogues, specifically in the Euthyphro. The work is divided into three parts:

Part One: Theories of the Elenchus

This section provides a foundation for understanding Socrates' method by examining various theories of the elenchus.

Chapter 1: Analyzes the seminal view of Richard Robinson, who is one of the key figures in the study of the elenchus, offering a classical interpretation of Socratic questioning. Chapter 2: Outlines the development and aftermath of Gregory Vlastos' constructivist view, which posits that Socratic questioning is a method of constructing knowledge through a dialogue of conflicting positions. Chapter 3: Focuses on Socrates' own testimony about the elenchus in the Apology, where he defends his method as a divine mission to question and examine the beliefs of others.

These chapters establish a variety of perspectives on the elenchus that provide a foundation for comparing how different interpretations fit with Socratic practice.

Part Two: Commentary on the Euthyphro

The second part shifts to a detailed analysis of the Euthyphro, one of Plato's early dialogues.

The commentary examines how Socrates' method of questioning operates in the Euthyphro and highlights key features of the dialogue. It argues that neither the constructivist nor the non-constructivist accounts of the elenchus presented in the first part fully capture the nature of Socrates' approach in this specific dialogue. The complexity of the Euthyphro suggests that a more nuanced understanding of Socratic questioning is necessary.

Part Three: Technical Destructivism

The final part introduces the author's own interpretation of the Socratic elenchus, termed ""technical destructivism.""

This view aims to offer a clearer and more accurate solution to several problems that arise when trying to reconcile the various alternative theories of the elenchus. Technical destructivism focuses on the dismantling or deconstruction of interlocutors' definitions and beliefs through a process that is systematic and intellectually rigorous, suggesting that Socrates' method goes beyond mere contradiction to engage in a deeper examination of assumptions and concepts...

By: Blinn Ellis Combs
Imprint: Blinn
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9798349254727
Pages: 370
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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