Philosopher-Kings of Antiquity by William Desmond

Philosopher-Kings of Antiquity

William Desmond

272 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction classics history philosophy challenging informative medium-paced
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One of the most celebrated of Plato's ideas was that if human society was ever to function successfully then philosophers would need to become kings, or kings philosophers. In a perfect state, therefore, philosophic wisdom should be wedded to poli...

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