Philosopher-kings of antiquity
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Philosopher-kings of antiquity
Continuum, 2011
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Bibliography: p. [183]-247
Includes index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
One of the most celebrated of Plato's ideas was that if human society was ever to function successfully then philosophers would need to become kings, or kings philosophers. In a perfect state, therefore, philosophic wisdom should be wedded to political power. In antiquity, who were or aspired to be philosopher-kings? What was their understanding of wisdom and the limits of knowledge? What influence have they had on periods beyond antiquity? This volume focuses on Plato and his contemporaries; Alexander the Great and his Hellenistic successors; Marcus Aurelius and the 'good emperors'; Moses, Solomon and early Hebrew leaders; and Julian the Apostate, the last of the pagans. In conclusion it looks at the re-emergence of the Platonic ideal in important moments of European history, such as the Enlightenment. The theme of the philosopher-king is significant for Greco-Roman antiquity as a whole, and this work is unique in detailing the development of an idea through major periods of Greek and Roman history, and beyond.
目次
- Introduction.
- 1: Wisdom and power
- 2: Plato's Republic and philosophical monarchism
- 3: The 'philosopher in arms' - a Hellenistic ideal
- 4: Marcus Aurelius, Stoic and emperor
- 5: Moses, philosopher-king of the Hebrews
- 6: Julian the Apostate, NeoPlatonic emperor
- 7: The end of an ideal - philosopher-presidents and the poets' revenge.
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