Plato's Laws

"An outstanding collection . . . that will inspire others . . . to begin to take the Laws as seriously as they should."—Drew A. Hyland, Trinity College

"A diverse set of intelligent and original essays on the Laws featuring some of the best names in American scholarship."—Marina McCoy, Boston College

"This volume fills a major gap in studies on Plato's dialogues by addressing the cultural and historical context of the Laws and highlighting their importance to contemporary scholarship."—PhilPapers

"The collection as a whole is characterized by a significant degree of cohesion . . . The contributors engage with one another's arguments, and there are frequent cross-references that help the reader follow the nuances of relevant scholarly debates.2/28/14"—Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"[T]he collection [is] interesting and thought provoking. In particular, it draws attention to sections of the dialogue that are easily overlooked and usefully highlights the role of contingent factors in Plato's political thought."—International Journal of the Platonic Tradition