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DanielLihaciu | 5 years ago

Of course Socrates we should let you philosopher rule the world

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ttonkytonk|5 years ago

Philosopher 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|5 years ago

That was not a practical policy recommendation.