1. Plato
If the good is so full of the wealth of wisdom and knowledge, a philosopher like Plato or Socrates or Aristotle should have been able to implement it. ... "These, then, were the obstacles I foresaw when, in spite of my fears, truth compelled me to declare that there will never be a perfect state or constitution - (R, p. 207-208) What also tarnishes the whole idea of a totally just society lead by the "Good,"" is that Plato feels that somewhere the philosopher kings will make mistakes... Alongside of that, what is in fact preventing the philosopher kings with gold in their souls from becoming ...
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