Laws

Name: Laws
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ISBN: 9780140449846

ISBN-10: 0140449841

ISBN-13: 9780140449846

Edition: 2nd 2004

Authors: Plato, Trevor J. Saunders, Richard Stalley, Trevor Saunders, Richard Stalley

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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 statefrom education, sports, and religion to sexual behavior, 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 Platos views that citizens should act in complete obedience to the law have been read as totalitarian, The Lawsnonetheless constitutes a highly impressive program for the reform of society and…

Book details

List price: $17.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 6/28/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592
Size: 4.69" wide x 7.80" long x 1.02" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Translator's Preface






































Interpretive Essay


Notes


Index of Names


Index of Oaths


Index of Familiar Address


Index of Subjects