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André Laks Plato's Second Republic (Hardback). InPlato's Second Republic, André Laks argues that theLaws, Plato’s last and longest dialogue, is also his most important political work, surpassing theRepublic in historical relevance. Laks shows how the four central ideas in theLaws —the corruptibility of unchecked power, the rule of law, a “middle” constitution, and the political necessity of legislative preambles—are articulated within an intricate and masterful literary architecture. Further DetailsTitle: Plato's Second Republic Condition: New Subtitle: An Essay on the Laws Author: André Laks Format: Hardback ISBN-10: 0691233136 EAN: 9780691233130 ISBN: 9780691233130 Publisher: Princeton University Press Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality Release Date: 11/29/2022 Description: An argument for why Plato’s Laws can be considered his most important political dialogue In Plato's Second Republic, André Laks argues that the Laws , Plato’s last and longest dialogue, is also his most important political work, surpassing the Republic in historical relevance. Laks offers a thorough reappraisal of this less renowned text, and examines how it provides a critical foundation for the principles of lawmaking. In doing so, he makes clear the tremendous impact the Laws had not only on political philosophy, but also on modern political history.Laks shows how the four central ideas in the Laws —the corruptibility of unchecked power, the rule of law, a “middle” constitution, and the political necessity of legislative preambles—are articulated within an intricate and masterful literary architecture. He reveals how the work develops a theological conception of law anchored in political ideas about a god, divine reason, that is the measure of political order. Laks’s reading opens a complex analysis of the relationships between rulers and citizens; their roles in a political system; the power of reason and persuasion, as opposed to force, in commanding obedience; and the place of freedom.Plato's Second Republic presents a sophisticated reevaluation of a philosophical work that has exerted an enormous if often hidden influence even into the present day. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 235mm Item Length: 156mm Release Year: 2022 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
