The Laws

"The Laws", Plato's most lengthy dialogue, has long been regarded as the most comprehensive explanation of the possible consequences of a practical application of his philosophy. We might expect the first question Plato ponders to be "What is Law?" Instead, the question posed is "Who is given the credit for laying down your laws?" We are privy to an interaction between a powerful statesman and an Athenian philosopher on the island of Crete. We watch as a plan for a new political order is worked out that embodies many of the issues that we still struggle with today, such as the status of women, the status of homosexuals, the family, criminal law, and the role of religion in a healthy society. We at Timeless Classic Books hope that you enjoy this ancient thought-provoking story that may change the way you think about modern day issues. (Timeless Classic Books)