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: | 9780140449846 |
| Publication date: | 27th January 2005 |
| Author: | Plato, Trevor J Saunders |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 533 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Social and political philosophy Constitution: government and the state Ancient, classical and medieval texts |
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.
The Laws features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Social and political philosophy, Constitution: government and the state, Ancient, classical and medieval texts
The Laws is available in Paperback
The Laws was written by Plato, Trevor J Saunders and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
The Laws has 533 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Classics series
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