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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

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$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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