Laws is a philosophical work written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The book is a dialogue between an Athenian stranger, a Cretan, and a Spartan, who discuss various topics related to the formation of a just society. The book is divided into twelve books, each of which discusses different aspects of law and governance.The Athenian stranger argues that the laws of a society should be based on reason and not on the whims of individuals. He emphasizes the importance of education and the role of the state in shaping the moral character of its citizens. The book also discusses the role of religion in society and the importance of piety.One of the key themes of the book is the idea of justice. The Athenian stranger argues that justice is not just a matter of individual morality, but that it is also essential to the functioning of a just society. He discusses the different types of justice, including distributive justice and corrective justice, and argues that a just society must balance these different types of justice.Overall, Laws is a complex and nuanced work that explores the nature of law, justice, and governance. It is a significant work in the history of philosophy and has influenced many subsequent thinkers.The greatest wrongs arise out of youthful insolence, and the greatest of all are committed against public temples; they are in the second degree great when private rites and sepulchres are insulted; in the third degree, when committed against parents; in the fourth degree, when they are done against the authority or property of the rulers; in the fifth degree, when the rights of individuals are violated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.