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Philosopher-kings of Antiquity : Lives of an Ideal by William D Desmond is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Philosopher-kings of Antiquity : Lives of an Ideal about?
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. In antiquity, who were or aspired to be philosopher-kings? What was their understanding of wisdom and the limits of knowledge? What influence have they had on periods beyond antiquity? This volume focuses on Plato and his contemporaries; Al
Who reads Philosopher-kings of Antiquity : Lives of an Ideal?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- William D Desmond
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic; Bloomsbury
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781472514783
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Philosophy, History, Anthropology
- Updated
- 2026-03-25