The Laws (Penguin Classics eBook)
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.
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should be required reading for EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!
especially all MP’s!!!!
this has turned me full circle.
when i first came to europe and then the UK, i thought the monarchies were a total waste of space.
but i now consider them to be the last chance to save what little civilization we might have left!
but only if we give them some real authority again.
if not, indeed they are wastes of space. just like our present governmental idiots are.