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Mentioned in 16 episodes

The laws

Book • 1976
Plato's "Laws" is a significant work in his later years, offering a more practical approach to ideal governance compared to "The Republic.

" It presents a detailed legal framework for an ideal state, focusing on laws and their implementation.

Unlike the earlier dialogues, it's presented as a more structured legal code rather than a series of discussions.

The work explores various aspects of law, including criminal justice and education.

It provides a contrasting perspective on achieving a just society.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned as a political work by Plato where you can see the development of his thoughts.
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as Plato's last work.
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Read by the speakers for the podcast episode to discuss the degree to which society is supposed to make us more virtuous.
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Mark Linton-Meyer
as the lengthy dialogue they've been discussing.
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Asya Siegelman
when discussing the role of choruses in city-state life in ancient Greece.
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as a foundational book for anyone starting a political podcast.
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Melvyn Bragg
when discussing Plato's different approaches to explaining the beautiful city.
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