Mostly a bunch of senseless division that goes nowhere, and then some interesting political thoughts for a few pages. A mixed bag as a dialogue, but certain excerpts are important for tracing Plato's political development into his older years.

Começa bem, sai numa tangente dialética difícil de acompanhar, depois retorna muito bem com uma revisão das categorias dispostas na República.

After recently finishing the book I have gone back and re-read a few portions of the Statesman by Plato and I'm reminded of the sheer beauty of his ethereal and poetic vision regarding "the immediate Providence" of God ("the Creator"), balanced with the proper running of a "true government" with a leader(s) guided by knowledgeable action. Of course, for Plato, he proposes a monarchy ruled by a few "bound by good prescriptions or laws" - and not the democracy ruled by many. Regarding the question of laws, Plato acknowledges their importance but understands the need to change them when circumstances demand. Our present day gun control laws in the United States are a perfect example: we could act contrary to fixed laws "with a view to something better" by reassessing the 2nd Amendment to the Bill of Rights, written in 1791, which reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." In the 21st century the "view to something better" might suggest a certain logical approach to background checks and the elimination of assault weapons - changes I think Plato would approve!

Those who rule must do so by balancing the courage and moderation with in the people. This is to be done by statesmen who rule by the rule of law, to prevent tyrannies. Also a bunch on the proper use of language and how to divide class vs. parts. Good stuff.

Prima o poi sempre a lui si torna. E sempre a questi testi. Ci sarà un motivo, immagino. Se iniziassimo a prenderne atto sarebbe già un buon inizio

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