The Laws
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In the Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment, but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state from education, sport and religion to sexual behaviour, marriage and drinking parties. Plato sets out a plan for the day-to-day rule of Magnesia, administered by citizens and elected officials, with supreme power held by a Council. Although Plato's views that citizens should act in complete obedience to the law have been read as totalitarian, the Laws nonetheless constitutes a highly impressive programme for the reform of society and provides a crucial insight into the mind of one of Classical Greece's foremost thinkers.
| ISBN-13 | 9780140442229 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0140442227 |
| Weight | 0.76 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.14 x 0.83 x 7.74 In |
| List Price | $14.00 |
| Format | - |
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| Language | English; Greek |
| Pages | 560 pages |
| Publisher | Penguin Classics |
| Published On | 1970-08-30 |
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