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Single Idea 235

[filed under theme 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue ]

Full Idea

Virtue is the aim of the laws the legislator lays down.

Gist of Idea

Virtue is the aim of all laws

Source

Plato (The Laws [c.348 BCE], 631a)

Book Ref

Plato: 'The Laws', ed/tr. Saunders,Trevor J [Penguin 1970], p.54