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The Laws (Penguin Classics) by Plato is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Laws (Penguin Classics) 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 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.

Who reads The Laws (Penguin Classics)?

Author

Plato

Publisher

Penguin Classics

Published

1970

Language

EN

ISBN

9780140442229

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Political Science, Fiction, Philosophy

Rating

4.05 / 5 (26 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14