| Author |
Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
| Translator |
Zambas, Kyriakos, 1866- |
| Title |
Νόμοι και Επινομίς, Τόμος Ε
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| Alternate Title |
Laws and Epinomis, Volume E
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.6 (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 Ε" by Plato is a philosophical treatise written in the 4th century BC. The work delves into the nature of law, justice, and governance within a society, providing a detailed examination of various legal principles and moral considerations. Plato explores the roles of both lawmakers and judges in establishing fair laws intended to guide citizens towards virtuous living. The opening of the text introduces the importance of carefully formulated laws concerning medicine and the responsibilities of physicians. It emphasizes that those practicing medicine should not instill fear in the populace and establishes penalties for those who harm others, intentionally or through negligence, especially in the context of magical practices. Additionally, discussions of the consequences of thievery and deceit are introduced, illustrating how Plato's legal framework aims to create a just society rooted in moral integrity. The early portion sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of legal and ethical structures intended to uphold justice and harmony in the state. (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. |
36262 |
| Release Date |
May 29, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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