1. Democracy, a Critic of Platos
In turn is born the idea of the Philosopher Kings. ... Therefore, since non-philosophers are not naturally suited to see the forms, they will not be able to recognize justice and equally cannot rule justly. He furthers his argument in support of the Philosopher Kings by bring his idea of morality into play. ... As his utopians society is created, only the Philosopher Kings have the ability to be controlled by their own reason. ... Present democratic leaders are far from the Philosopher Kings, however the differences have been minimize by surrounding those in power with educated allies. ...
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