
The Laws
Plato(Author)
Penguin Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 25. June 1970
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-14-044222-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Other
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-044222-9 (9780140442229)
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