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The Laws Of Plato V1: Books One To Six (1921)

AUTHOR England, Edwin B.; England, Edwin Bourdieu; Plato
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The Laws of Plato V1: Books One to Six (1921) is a book that contains the first six books of Plato's work, The Laws. The Laws is one of Plato's last and longest dialogues, and it deals with a range of topics related to politics, law, and ethics. The book is divided into twelve books, and this volume contains the first half of the work. The Laws is notable for its discussion of the ideal society, which is based on a set of laws that are designed to promote justice and order. The book also contains discussions of education, religion, and the role of the state in society. This edition of The Laws of Plato is translated by Benjamin Jowett, who was a prominent scholar of ancient philosophy. The translation is known for its accuracy and clarity, and it is widely regarded as one of the best translations of Plato's works. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, political theory, or ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781164466246
ISBN-10: 1164466240
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 652
Carton Quantity: 12
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 1.56 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 2.47 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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The Laws of Plato V1: Books One to Six (1921) is a book that contains the first six books of Plato's work, The Laws. The Laws is one of Plato's last and longest dialogues, and it deals with a range of topics related to politics, law, and ethics. The book is divided into twelve books, and this volume contains the first half of the work. The Laws is notable for its discussion of the ideal society, which is based on a set of laws that are designed to promote justice and order. The book also contains discussions of education, religion, and the role of the state in society. This edition of The Laws of Plato is translated by Benjamin Jowett, who was a prominent scholar of ancient philosophy. The translation is known for its accuracy and clarity, and it is widely regarded as one of the best translations of Plato's works. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, political theory, or ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author: Plato
Catalin Partenie is co-editor of Plato's Complete Works in Romanian (2001-2005).
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