"Rich in drama and humor, this volume of seven dialogues includes the controversial Ion, a debate on poetic inspiration; Laches, in which Socrates seeks to define bravery; and Euthydemus, which considers the relationship between philosophy and politics. Together, these dialogues provide a definitive portrait of the real Socrates and raise issues still keenly debated by philosophers, forming an incisive overview of Plato’s philosophy. A ..."
"This volume contains a clear and accurate translation of the first two books of Aristotle's Politics, together with a philosophical commentary. The Politics is a key document in Western political thought. In these first two books, Aristotle shows his mastery of political theory and practice, and raises many theoretical and practical political issues which are still with us today. In Book I, he argues vigorously for a political theory b ..."
Plato's Penal Code(1st Edition) Tradition, Controversy, and Reform in Greek Penology (Clarendon Paperbacks) by TrevorJ. Saunders Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 1994 by Clarendon Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-814960-6, ISBN: 0-19-814960-3
"The ancient Greeks were vigorous critics of their own culture. Their literature is full of debate about punishment: who should inflict it on whom, for what offence, and in what form. Yet few questioned the traditional orthodoxy that it ought to be primarily retributive. The great exception was Plato. Building on certain insights of Socrates and Protagoras, he advocated a strictly reformative penology, cast in medical terms and desig ..."
"In "The Laws," Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment, but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state from education, sport and religion to sexual behaviour, marriage and drinking parties. Plato sets out a plan for the day-to-day rule of Magnesia, administered by citizens and el ..."
""Man is by nature a political animal"In The Politics Aristotle addresses the questions that lie at the heart of political science. How should society be ordered to ensure the happiness of the individual? Which forms of government are best and how should they be maintained? By analysing a range of city constitutions – oligarchies, democracies and tyrannies – he seeks to establish the strengths and weaknesses of each system to decide whic ..."
Plato's Penal Code Tradition, Controversy, and Reform in Greek Penology by TrevorJ. Saunders Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 1991 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-814893-7, ISBN: 0-19-814893-3
"This book assesses Plato's penal code within the tradition of Greek penology. Saunders provides a detailed exposition of the emergence of the concept of publicly controlled, rationally calculated, and socially directed punishment in the period between Homer and Plato. He outlines the serious debate that ensued in the fifth century over the opposition by philosophers to popular judicial assumptions, and shows how the philosophical argume ..."
"Roy. Belg . , Mem. de la classe des lettres, tome 62, fasc. 3, Brussels 1974).
... SAUNDERS, TJ The metic in Plato's Laws (diss. Cambridge 1962) . ..."
Politics(1st Edition) Books I and II (Clarendon Aristotle Series) (Bks.1 & 2) by TrevorJ. Saunders Hardcover, 194 Pages, Published 1995 by Clarendon Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-824892-7, ISBN: 0-19-824892-X
"BL Contains a clear, accurate translation of Books I and II, together with a philosophical commentary Aristotle's Politics is a key document in Western political thought; it raises and discusses many theoretical and practical political issues which are still debated today. This edition is well suited to the requirements of students, including those who do not know Greek."
"Rich in drama and humour, they include the controversial Ion, a debate on poetic inspiration; Laches, in which Socrates seeks to define bravery; and Euthydemus, which considers the relationship between philosophy and politics. Together, these dialogues provide a definitive portrait of the real Socrates and raise issues still keenly debated by philosophers, forming an incisive overview of Plato's philosophy."
Notes on the "Laws" of Plato (University of London. Institute of Classical Studies. Bulletin supplement, no. 28) by TrevorJ. Saunders, Arthur Dale Trendall, Axel Seeberg Paperback, 148 Pages, Published 1972 by University Of London, Institute Of Classical Studies ISBN-13: 978-0-900587-08-5, ISBN: 0-900587-08-3
"The book brings together papers covering the most recent scientific research from the top endophyte researchers in the world. It presents the state of the art in our knowledge and technical capacity and explores future directions of this work. It is highly relevant and timely because of the need to improve global food security and its sustainability, and also to provide novel bioactive molecules for medicine. There is also a need to pro ..."
"In the Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment, but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state from education, sport and religion to sexual behaviour, marriage and drinking parties. Plato sets out a plan for the day-to-day rule of Magnesia, administered by citizens and elec ..."