The Laws
Author(s): PLATO
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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- : Penguin Books Ltd
- : Penguin Classics
- : 0.404
- : 01 January 2005
- : 198mm X 129mm X 25mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
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- : 592
- : 2
- : Paperback
- : PLATO