In The Republic book IX, Plato argued that most ordinary people did not have a strongly rational nature, and therefore needed to be constrained in what they did by being ruled by those who were naturally more rational. Phlosophers alone, he thought, would have sufficient detachment to be able to legislate for the good of society as a whole. It seems to me that in the past our leaders had more philosophical ideals than today. I know to be a politition you have to take some philosophy but should it be a bigger issue. Any comment are appreciated.
2006-09-01
02:26:15
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