Creative Thinking - Problem Definition and Problem Redefinition

Part 1: Problem Definition and Problem redefinition:

Creative thinking is a way to generate new ideas or a way to organize existing ideas. The main purpose is to come up with new ways of solving a problem, building on original ideas and be willing to examine and explore something new. In my assignment one Socrates poses a question to Euthyphro "What is piety" however, when asking this question, in this manner, he is strictly asking for a definition base answer. Socrates does not take into account that Euthyphro will answer the question based on his own biasedness. When a question is asked of this nature you want to ask it in such a way that will generate a discussion that can expand the possibilities of what you believe the true question is. When I read this question I immediately thought he was asking for the dictionary definition and not what Euthyphro believes piety is. Socrates also hasn't taken into account that Euthyphro will answer the question based on his own opinion, feelings, perhaps limited investigation, hearsay and Euthyphro beliefs. Piety can take on many different meanings to many different people. To get the fullest answer, Socrates needs to clarify to himself what it is he is actually asking, is there a way to get a specific answer that can be qualified or quantified, has the person being asked explored or examined the idea, has or can every option be looked at, is there a way of allowing the free flow of ideas that will eventually lead you to a solution. To me, Socrates would be better off asking "what does piety mean to you" in this way it promotes the idea of an open ended conversation. Socrates needs to extract the information from Euthyphro about his thoughts, feelings and beliefs on piety and then combine them with questions, and an exchange of ideas to determine what is holy to him. At the same time offering Euthyphro ideas that he might not thought of while examining the definition of piety.

Part 2: Free Association

Redefining the problem has given us the question "What does piety mean to you", prompting questions from faith, family and examinations.

Faith is an obvious start point. Under faith it is written that "God" is holy, prophets, teachers of the faith, laws of the Gods, and the practice of the word of God. Within faith a multitude of sins can be covered. Faith has given credence to wars and the persecution of other people. Holy, under Christianity faiths, is the mother of Christ, Mary, who is considered holy just because she gave birth to Christ. Christ is seen as the son of God therefore he is holy, but Christ is seen as a prophet or teacher under the Jewish, Baha'i and Muslin faith and still maintains a degree of holiness. Yet in some religions the trees, sun and the cows are considered holy. So does faith give us the actually definition by default, is it something we can see and touch or simply a belief and regard for one's faith. At the end of the day holy is given by definition of ones beliefs and therefore must be followed, however, when talking about piety we have to keep in mind that what is holy to one may not be what is holy to another.

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