About the book
Plato's Laws is one of the most important surviving works of ancient Greek political thought. It offers sustained reflection on the enterprise of legislation, and on its role in the social and religious regulation of society in all its aspects. Many of its ideas were drawn upon by later political thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to Thomas More and Montesquieu. This book presents the first translation of the complete text of the Laws for thirty-five years, in Tom Griffith's readable and reliable English. Malcolm Schofield, a leading scholar of Greek philosophy, introduces the main themes and characteristics of the work, as well as supplying authoritative notes on the structure and detail of Plato's argument, together with a guide to further reading. The book will be a key resource for scholars and graduate and undergraduate students of Greek philosophy and of the history of political thought.
Editions of Plato: Laws
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521859653
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521676908
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Plato's Laws is one of the most important surviving works of ancient Greek political thought. It offers sustained reflection on the enterprise of legislation, and on its role in the social and religious regulation of society in all its aspects. Many of its ideas were drawn upon by later political thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to Thomas More and Montesquieu. This book presents the first translation of the complete text of the Laws for thirty-five years, in Tom Griffith's readable and reliable English. Malcolm Schofield, a leading scholar of Greek philosophy, introduces the main themes and characteristics of the work, as well as supplying authoritative notes on the structure and detail of Plato's argument, together with a guide to further reading. The book will be a key resource for scholars and graduate and undergraduate students of Greek philosophy and of the history of political thought.
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What is Plato: Laws about?
Plato's Laws is one of the most important surviving works of ancient Greek political thought. It offers sustained reflection on the enterprise of legislation, and on its role in the social and religious regulation of society in all its aspects. Many of its ideas were drawn upon by later political thinkers, from Aristotle and Cicero to Thomas More and Montesquieu. This book presents the first translation of the complete text of the Laws for thirty-five years, in Tom Griffith's readable and reliable English. Malcolm Schofield, a leading scholar of Greek philosophy, introduces the main themes and characteristics of the work, as well as supplying authoritative notes on the structure and detail of Plato's argument, together with a guide to further reading. The book will be a key resource for scholars and graduate and undergraduate students of Greek philosophy and of the history of political thought.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Plato: Laws?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Plato: Laws?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521859653
Is Plato: Laws part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Plato: Laws?
Plato,Malcolm Schofield
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Plato: Laws is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521859653) and paperback(ISBN 9780521676908)