Will we ever see this leader? Or philosophers will never bother themselves joining the theatrics of our traditional politicians.
2007-08-12 19:17:56 · 10 answers · asked by IconM 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
This was a notion of government that the ancient Greeks had- that's why they aren't around anymore :)
Hail Caesar!
2007-08-12 20:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the closest thing we have to a Philosopher-King is Ron Paul, the Republican candidate for President in 2008.
Why do I make such a bold claim? Because Paul does not refer to himself as a "savior" or a "guidepost" for the lost sheep of America, but rather, true to the constitution, he leads people to values. When people try to aggrandize HIM, he just keeps pointing back to the truth of the principles of the Founders, of limited government, of individual privacy and the spirit of entrepreneurship and local civic involvement. He realizes that human beings are essentially flawed, therefore no politician or bureaucrat should EVER claim to "know better" than the people and make policies and systems to take care of us from cradle to grave.
The constitution is, in its essence, a document of immense philosophical weight. And Governor Paul is applying this philosophy to our wayward American politique. If you want to learn more, check out this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG_HuFtP8w8
2007-08-12 21:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful what you wish for! Having someone in power who believes that they are uniquely well placed to know what is best for society is a recurring characteristic of most facist and totalitarian regimes. It's not that bigger step from 'Platonic Guardian' to an Orwellian 'Big Brother'.
2007-08-12 23:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by Puzzled 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My vote goes to The Dalai Lama;)
2007-08-12 20:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so. he just needs to be shrewd enough to know how to play the game. he can't be too clean else the other politicians will all gang up on him. he can't be too dirty either else he won't have credibility left.
2007-08-12 21:21:12 · answer #5 · answered by shy dada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are in existence, but most know it not. Must be bcos we are so cynical when it comes to politics.But they are there in small numbers.
2007-08-13 04:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by I Need Oxygen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
[ the language in the linked comic may offend some. but if you're old enough to know what they're referring to, you're old enough to read it. enough about that. ]
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2005/02/14
2007-08-12 19:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by le quatre cent coups 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without philosophy, there is no politics!
2007-08-12 19:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by The Knowledge Server 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this will not happen, becoz philoshophers live by their words, our politician do not
2007-08-12 19:27:22 · answer #9 · answered by sanntovaz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we may not c him but some where in the future it will happen.
2007-08-12 19:27:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋