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Preferred term
Philosopher King
Definition
- The ideal of a philosopher king was born in Plato's Republic as part of the vision of a just city. It was influential in the Roman Empire and revived in European political thought in the age of absolutist monarchs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Philosopher King]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Philosopher_King
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