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"Laws" is Plato's final and longest dialogue, providing a detailed blueprint for the legislation and constitution of a theoretical city-state known as Magnesia. While the earlier "Republic" explored an idealized vision of justice, this work adopts a more pragmatic approach to the complexities of human nature, focusing on the practical application of legal structures, religious observance, and social education to maintain a stable and virtuous community.

In this second volume, the dialogue continues its exhaustive exploration of the specific statutes and administrative frameworks required for the governance of the state. The text examines various branches of civil and criminal law, covering topics such as property rights, family obligations, commerce, and the penal system. Through an engaging conversation between an Athenian Stranger, a Spartan, and a Cretan, Plato investigates how laws function as a "golden cord" designed to pull citizens toward moral excellence and social harmony.

As a foundational text in Western political thought, "Laws" offers profound insights into ancient Greek jurisprudence and Plato's late-stage reflections on the relationship between philosophy and the state. It remains an essential resource for those interested in legal history, ethics, and the evolution of political philosophy.

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Parametre knihy

• Celý názov: Laws
• Autor: Plato
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Väzba: Brožovaná
• Počet strán: 600
• EAN: 9781025910307
• ISBN: 1025910303
• ID: 51523992
• Nakladateľ: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnosť: 831 g
• Rozmery: 234 × 156 × 31 mm
• Dátum vydania: 14. February 2026

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