Introduction
Augustine's "City of God" and "The Enchiridion" and Plato's "Euthyphro" are all significant works that explore the nature of morality and the relationship between morality and religion. While there are many similarities between these works, there are also important differences in their approaches and conclusions.
Body Augustine's "City of God" delves into the relationship between God's city and earthly cities, while "The Enchiridion" serves as a guidebook for Christian beliefs and ethical living. Both works demonstrate Augustine's deep theological and philosophical thinking, seeking to provide understanding and guidance within a Christian framework. While Plato's "Euthyphro" is a Socratic dialogue that examines the nature of piety and the question of what it means to be pious. Through this dialogue, Plato emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, questioning societal norms, and seeking
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Augustine argues that the only way to find true happiness and fulfillment is to turn to God and live a life of piety and devotion. Similarly, Euthyphro argues that prosecuting his father for murder is a pious act, and Socrates suggests that piety involves pleasing the gods. Both Augustine and Plato suggest that living a virtuous life involves acting in accordance with objective moral standards. However, there are also important differences between these works. One of the most significant differences is their approach to the relationship between morality and religion. Augustine argues that morality is based on the will of God and that the only way to live a virtuous life is to live in accordance with God's will. In contrast, Plato suggests that morality is based on objective standards that are independent of the gods. Plato's approach to morality is more secular and humanistic, while Augustine's approach is more religious and