Penguin Classics: The Laws by Plato


Authors
Plato
ISBN
9780140449846
Published
Released
24 / 02 / 2005
Binding
Paperback
Pages
592
Dimensions
129 x 198 x 25mm

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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