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Of course Socrates we should let you philosopher rule the world
by DanielLihaciu 6y ago
Of course Socrates we should let you philosopher rule the world
- ttonkytonk 6y agoPhilosopher kings are mentioned in Republic, which didn't necessarily represent Socrates' views. Generally I think he believed that someone with the relevant skills should run things as opposed to anybody and everybody (as in a true democracy) in the same way you wouldn't just want anybody attending to your healthcare, but a physician.
- pyuser583 6y agoThat was not a practical policy recommendation.
- ttonkytonk 6y agoWho said it was?