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Why should the philosopher talk to the political man and why should the political man listen?
Famously, Plato solved this problem in the Republic by inventing the idea of the philosopher-king. The two roles, political and philosophical, were combined. His solution, though, showed the deeper problem that a philosopher, like Socrates, poses for any city. If … Continue reading
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Tagged Philosopher, Philosopher king, Philosophy, Plato, Politics, Republic, Socrates, state
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