Why is Socrates not satisfied with Euthyphro's answer as to what piety is?

A. Socrates thinks that Euthyphro is incorrect.
B. Euthyphro's definition is not widely accepted.
C. Euthyphro's definition is circular.
D. Socrates thinks that Euthyphro should give more examples..


C

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