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Melissa Lane on Plato, Rule, and Office

Philosophy Bites

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Plato's Guardians: Philosophical Power and Constitutionalism

This chapter examines Plato's concept of philosophers as guardians within his ideal republic, highlighting the role of education and self-discipline. It connects Plato's political ideas to contemporary constitutionalism and the limitations of power in governance.

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