| Author |
Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
| Translator |
Zambas, Kyriakos, 1866- |
| Title |
Νόμοι και Επινομίς, Τόμος B
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| Alternate Title |
Laws and Epinomis, Volume B
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 93.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides
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| Summary |
"Νόμοι και Επινομίς, Τόμος B" by Plato is a philosophical dialogue likely written in the 4th century BCE. This work explores themes related to law, governance, and the qualities necessary for effective leadership within a state. The dialogue features prominent characters such as Athenian and Clinias, who discuss the nature of laws and the impact of governance on society. The opening of the text introduces a conversation between Athenian and Clinias, where they reflect on the principles of sound governance and the moral responsibilities of leaders. They analyze historical examples of rulers and governments, emphasizing the significance of balance between power and wisdom. The discussion touches on various political systems, with Athenian asserting that understanding and adhering to the right laws can lead to societal stability, while arrogance and corruption can ultimately lead to destruction. The conversation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the ideal state and the nature of justice throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
JC: Political science: Political theory
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| Subject |
Political science -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
State, The -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36116 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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