{"product_id":"the-laws-plato-9780140449846","title":"The Laws","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlato's example of utopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":43795203719411,"sku":"9780140449846","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/products\/9780140449846.jpg?v=1685912047","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-laws-plato-9780140449846","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}