ISBN: 9783655016916

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 bu… Meer...

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, 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 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 program for the reform of society and provides a crucial insight into the mind of one of classical Greece's foremost thinkers. Revised edition includes an appendix, index, a new preface, and updated further reading Trevor J. Saunders's translation combines accuracy with readability Introduction discusses Plato's life and times, his political theory, and modern reactions to his works EBooks Books~~Language Arts~~General Laws~~Plato MVB E-Books<

2010, ISBN: 9783655016916

In englischer Sprache. Verlag: MVB E-Books, EPUB, [GR: 9567 - Nonbooks, PBS / Klassische Sprachwissenschaft, Literaturwissenschaft]