The Argument and the Action of Plato's Laws

The posthumous publication of *The Argument and the Action of Plato's "Laws"* was compiled shortly before the death of Leo Strauss in 1973. Strauss offers an insightful and instructive reading through careful probing of Plato's classic text. "Strauss's *The Argument and the Action of Plato's 'Laws'* reflects his interest in political thought, his dogged method of following the argument of the *Laws* step by step, and his vigorous defense of this dialogue's integrity in respect to the ideals of the *Republic*."-*Cross Currents* "The unique characteristics of this commentary on the *Laws* reflect the care and precision which were the marks of Professor Strauss's efforts to understand the complex thoughts of other men."-Allan D. Nelson, *Canadian Journal of Political Science* "Thorough and provocative, an important addition to Plato scholarship."-*Library Journal* "The major purpose of the commentary is to provide a reading of the dialogue which displays its structural arrangement and the continuity of the argument."-J. W. Dy, *Bibliographical Bulletin of Philosophy* "The reader of Strauss's book is indeed guided closely through the whole text."- M. J. Silverthorne, *The Humanities Association Review* Leo Strauss (1899-1973) was the Robert Maynard Hutchins Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of political science at the University of Chicago.