The Laws

PLATO

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 sex...

The Cynic Philosophers: From Diogenes to Julian

Lucian, of Samosata

'Poverty does not consist in the want of money', I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary'. From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of g...