philosopher king
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Philosophenkönig
A hypothetical ideal ruler, trained in philosophy, who has a full understanding of the…A hypothetical ideal ruler, trained in philosophy, who has a full understanding of the Platonic ideal of the Form of the Good, and uses this for the benefit of the state.
» Juba II was a philosopher king.
Meaning
2 sensesA hypothetical ideal ruler, trained in philosophy, who has a full understanding of the Platonic ideal of the Form of the Good, and uses this for the benefit of the state.
(figuratively)A very wise ruler.
Philosophenkönig
Examples
1 sentencesJuba II was a philosopher king.
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
very wise ruler:
Origin
The concept comes from Plato's Republic (circa 375 BCE), which considers the ideal rulersThe concept comes from Plato's Republic (circa 375 BCE), which considers the ideal rulers of a city state.
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