“Man never legislates,but destinies and accidents,happening in all sorts of ways,legislate in all sorts of ways.”
Quote by Plato
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Laws. Appendix: Lesser Hippias. First Alcibiades. Menexenus. Index of persons and places
The 'Laws' is a comprehensive philosophical work by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, exploring the nature of justice and the ideal state. The appendices include shorter dialogues that delve into various philosophical themes. 'Lesser Hippias' and 'First Alcibiades' are dialogues that discuss virtue and political philosophy, while 'Menexenus' is a speech praising the virtues of Socrates. The book concludes with an index that provides references to individuals and locations mentioned throughout the text. more
Author
Plato
Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more
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