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Jacob Howland on Glaucon's Fate & Plato's Republic
The New Thinkery
The Erotic Philosopher
The philosopher is introduced in the Republic to solve a political problem, right? Like Zachary says it less philosophers rule. But politically, it might be necessary to say, no, you're ruled by wise people. What does abstract metaphysics have to do with politics? Is it sound judgment or prudence? That's not clear.
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