Modern Philosopher Kings : : Wisdom and Power in Politics / / Haig Patapan.
Socrates presented the philosopher king as both a perplexing innovation and a political aspiration, creating a fascinating philosophical puzzle and an enticing political challenge that endures today. Through a series of diverse studies, ranging from the prophet, intellectual, artist, advisor, scient...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2023] ©2023 |
| Year of Publication: | 2023 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (216 p.) |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Introduction: Between Wisdom and Power
- 1. Paradox of the Philosopher King
- 2. Prophets, Popes and Princes
- 3. The Public Intellectual
- 4. The Artist as Creator
- 5. The Hidden Philosopher King
- 6. The Scientist as Modern Benefactor
- 7. The Wise and Sovereign People
- Conclusion: Modern Philosopher Kings
- Bibliography
- Index