Abstract
The article gives a short insight in the historical context surrounding Plato’s views on the
functions and structure of laws given in his political philosophy. This background enables us
to see knowledge as the core criteria for legislation in Plato, as well as to highlight the issue
of preludes. The article offers to see the understanding of laws as one of the possible answers
to an ethically and politically fundamental question in Plato’s political philosphy, namely,
what is justice.
functions and structure of laws given in his political philosophy. This background enables us
to see knowledge as the core criteria for legislation in Plato, as well as to highlight the issue
of preludes. The article offers to see the understanding of laws as one of the possible answers
to an ethically and politically fundamental question in Plato’s political philosphy, namely,
what is justice.
| Translated title of the contribution | Law and Morality: Plato's Political Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Original language | Latvian |
| Title of host publication | Latvijas Universitātes raksti |
| Editors | Andris Rubenis |
| Place of Publication | Rīga |
| Publisher | Latvijas Universitāte |
| Pages | 50-63 |
| Volume | 784 : Filosofija |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-9984-45-637-9 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
| Name | Latvijas Universitātes Raksti |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Print) | 1407-2157 |
Keywords*
- philosophy
- law
- ethics and human rights
- Plato
- communities
- morality
- equality
Field of Science*
- 6.3 Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
Publication Type*
- 3.2. Articles or chapters in other proceedings other than those included in 3.1., with an ISBN or ISSN code
