Plato's city of Crete is a thorough investigation into the roots of Plato's laws and a convincing interpretation of his ideas on legislation and social institutions. A dialogue between three travelers, the laws propose a detailed plan for the management of a new colony on the island of Crete.

In this dialogue, Glenn Morrow describes contemporary Greek institutions in Athens, Crete, and Sparta, on which Plato founded his model city, and explores the regulations proposed by the philosopher regarding property, family, government, administration of justice, education, and religion. He approaches laws as a living document of philosophical reform and investigation at the highest earthly duty of mankind..

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