In this book, Plato writes from the point of view of an outsider watching a conversation between an Athenian, a Spartan, and a Cretan. The book presented is a collection of Plato’s writings put together by a separate author. These three men are discussing the creation of a constitution for a new Cretan country. This book dives into Plato’s thoughts on democracy, it is called a discussion of political philosophy. This book is Plato;s last work, and is considered to be one of his most controversial or hated pieces. The Laws reflects different views on democracy and how this change in government affected the citizens of Athens.
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Jebulon. Plato’s Academy Mosaic. House of T. Siminius Stephanus, Pompeii.
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