Socrates sides with the view that the Good is a separate standard to which the Gods adhere to without realising his mistakes.

Socrates then advances a definition of his own and states that all pious or holy actions are within those actions we call just or morally good. Euthyphro agrees to this, but Socrates suggests that piety is only a part of the morally good as things like bravery and patience are morally good but not pious acts. Euthyphro then puts forward the claim that pious actions involve caring for the Gods. Socrates disagrees claiming that to think we humans can take care of the Gods like livestock and make them better is a dangerous path to walk. Hubris was frowned upon by the Gods. Finally, Euthyphro states that piety is a sacrifice and prayer to the Gods in a proper manner. However, Socrates points out this has just lead the conversation in a full circle to Euthyphro’s first definition namely that the pious is that which the Gods approve of.

In conclusion, Euthyphro is unwilling to see what Socrates has pointed out to him. Euthyphro will not accept his ignorance. By the end of the dialogue it is clear that Euthyphro does not understand what piety is, and without such an understanding he should not be prosecuting his father. The act of prosecuting ones father already being a major act of impiety within Greek culture. However, Socrates will not tell Euthyphro this and Euthyphro unwilling to take the essential step himself, flees the scene. (concluded)