Philosopher-Kings of Antiquity: Lives of an Ideal

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2011
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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 political power. This volume focuses on Plato and his contemporaries.

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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 political power. This volume focuses on Plato and his contemporaries.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
Published: 12 Jun 2011
ISBN 10: 0826434754
ISBN 13: 9780826434753

Philosopher-Kings of Antiquity: Lives of an Ideal

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$228.92

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$228.92

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