The Laws
The Laws
The Laws by Plato is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 592 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.
What it's about
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 Laws nonetheless constitutes a highly impressive program for the reform of society and provides a crucial insight into the mind of one of classical Greeces foremost thinkers.
Book details
- Author: Plato
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 592
- ISBN: 9780140449846
- Published: 2005-01-27
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.7 cm
- Category: Non-Fiction
Frequently asked questions
Is The Laws available in paperback or hardcover?
This listing is for the paperback edition of The Laws.
What language is this edition in?
This edition is in English.
Who wrote The Laws?
The Laws is written by Plato.
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