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Plato
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Πλάτων
Jowett, Benjamin
1817
1893
Jowett, William
Laws
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"Laws" by Plato is a philosophical treatise written in the late 4th century BC. This work discusses themes of governance, ethics, and the role of laws in achieving a just society, focusing on the importance and structure of legislation in Greek city-states. It features an Athenian character who leads a dialogue with a Spartan and a Cretan, exploring various legal systems and their implications for human behavior and social order. The opening of "Laws" sets the stage for a deep exploration of legislative principles as the three interlocutors embark on a walk from Cnosus to the cave of Zeus. They engage in a conversation regarding the origins and purposes of their respective laws, specifically focusing on the military underpinnings of the Cretan and Spartan legal frameworks. The Athenian initiates a critical examination of these laws, arguing that true legislation must cater to all virtues, not just the valor essential for war. Throughout the dialogue, they consider the definition of courage, the relationship between internal and external conflicts, and ultimately the nature of a just society, which is revealed as a collective aim of legislation rather than mere military prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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