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Laws

Author
Plato
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
564 pages
ISBN
9781911429906
Published
18 June 2016
Imprint
The Big Nest
  • Justice
  • Law
  • Society
  • Government
  • Common Good
  • Wisdom
  • Rulers
  • Citizenship
  • Education
  • Virtue

Description

"Laws" is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato that explores the nature of justice and the role of law in society. The book takes the form of a dialogue between an Athenian stranger, two Cretan politicians, and a Spartan politician. Overall, "Laws" is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of justice, law, and government. It challenges the conventional wisdom of its time and continues to be studied and debated by philosophers and political scientists to this day.

Author

Plato (c. 427–347 BCE) wrote the dialogues in which Socrates thinks aloud — justice, love, the shape of a good city. Philosophy here is drama. Interactive Media keeps those conversations in circulation.