Laws

Laws

By Plato
Michael Caine
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Length24h 33m

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Laws is Plato’s final and longest dialogue, offering a detailed exploration of governance, justice, and the ideal state. Unlike The Republic, which examines an idealized utopia, Laws takes a more pragmatic approach, proposing a legal framework for a functional society. Set as a conversation between three philosophers, the dialogue delves into topics such as education, crime, religion, and the role of laws in shaping moral citizens. It remains a foundational text in political philosophy and legal theory, influencing thought on governance for centuries.

Audiobook details

GenrePhilosophy
Length24 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 360
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1By Plato (pt. 1)
19Book IV.
2By Plato (pt. 2)
20Book V. (pt. 1)
3By Plato (pt. 3)
21Book V. (pt. 2)
4By Plato (pt. 4)
22Book VI. (pt. 1)
5By Plato (pt. 5)
23Book VI. (pt. 2)
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6By Plato (pt. 6)
24Book VII. (pt. 1)
7By Plato (pt. 7)
25Book VII. (pt. 2)
8By Plato (pt. 8)
26Book VIII. (pt. 1)
9By Plato (pt. 9)
27Book VIII. (pt. 2)
10By Plato (pt. 10)
28Book IX. (pt. 1)
11Excursus On The Relation Of The Laws Of Plato To The Institutions Of Crete And Lacedaemon And To The Laws And Constitution Of Athens. (pt. 1)
29Book IX. (pt. 2)
12Excursus On The Relation Of The Laws Of Plato To The Institutions Of Crete And Lacedaemon And To The Laws And Constitution Of Athens. (pt. 2)
30Book X. (pt. 1)
13Laws (pt. 1)
31Book X. (pt. 2)
14Laws (pt. 2)
32Book XI. (pt. 1)
15Book II. (pt. 1)
33Book XI. (pt. 2)
16Book II. (pt. 2)
34Book XII. (pt. 1)
17Book III. (pt. 1)
35Book XII. (pt. 2)
18Book III. (pt. 2)

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