PLATO THE LAWS

Plato the laws

Plato the laws

Introduction

The discussion between philosopher who was a foreigner and influential statesman has not only reflected the thought of Plato regarding the virtue of courage; but also its connection with his eternal questions of the relation between theory, and practice of political. The detailed plan for new political order that symbolizes the Plato mature reflection results on the family, the women status, rights of the property, laws related to crimes, the religious role and the finest arts in a healthy society (Pangle, 1988).

Discussion

“Is it a god or some human being strangers, who given credit for laying down your laws?”

The above quotation expresses that who is the creator of the law of the Athenian stranger; a common man or a God. Further discussion analysis is that Cleinias' tradition is the righteous administration of justices. There law intended of having common gymnastic exercises wear arms and meals. This tradition made due to the reason of their country characteristics that view more to the war perspective. These characteristics especially runners in the country, where war is usually on, and reasons for common gymnastic exercises wear arms and meals given for mutual protection. For this purpose institutes been established at Cretan, and main purpose was the principles that should be applied in the states and the city. The aim of the law is to reverse the war which is going on in state and villages of Cretan that is the war against family against family and individual against individuals.

“The best, however, is neither war nor civil war, the necessity for these things to be regretted”.

In this quotation, the Athenian is stressing on the necessity for these things that are to be regretted. The victory of the city depends on the necessity that should be supplied to the people, this will rather peace and at the same time goodwill towards one and other. The happiness of the states person depends on the legislation. The best lawgiver look for good legislate things for war for the sake of peace rather than the things of peace for the sake of what pertains the war.

“Man is equal in value to gold and silver. Courage is a kind of salvation and knowing what not to fear. It is not too easy to say, but it is likely that the common meals and the gymnastics been devised”.

The above quotation expresses that showing bravery to protection someone from harm. For instance, similar example that is present in the Law of Plato some burglars barge into a house, and its residences fight against them though of knowing they are more in quantity but still fight against them. Showing virtue of courage, in order to save yourself, and your family, which in turn is salvation. Pangle discuss that courage in the city depends on the guardian protect the opinions that the laws instill in citizens. The separation of the courage from the belief as the courageous action leads to some perceived good (Rabieh, ...