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- 1 online resource (216 p.)
- Summary
- Socrates presented the philosopher king as both a perplexing innovation and a political aspiration, creating a fascinating philosophical puzzle and an enticing political challenge that endures today. Through a series of diverse studies, ranging from the prophet, intellectual, artist, advisor, scientist and 'the people', this book explores contemporary attempts to combine wisdom and power to secure justice. Haig Patapan provides a contextual analysis of whether and how philosophy and politics can be mutually salutary, revealing the extent to which wisdom can be empowered and power ennobled.
- Series Statement
- Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History
- Uniform Title
- Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History. Modern Philosopher Kings (Online)
- Alternative Title
- Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History. Modern Philosopher Kings (Online)
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- Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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- Contents
- Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction: Between Wisdom and Power -- 1. Paradox of the Philosopher King -- 2. Prophets, Popes and Princes -- 3. The Public Intellectual -- 4. The Artist as Creator -- 5. The Hidden Philosopher King -- 6. The Scientist as Modern Benefactor -- 7. The Wise and Sovereign People -- Conclusion: Modern Philosopher Kings -- Bibliography -- Index
- LCCN
- 10.1515/9781399508797
- OCLC
- ssj0002835880
- Author
Patapan, Haig, 1959-
- Title
Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History. Modern Philosopher Kings [electronic resource] : Wisdom and Power in Politics / Haig Patapan.
- Imprint
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2023]
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Edinburgh Studies in Comparative Political Theory and Intellectual History
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Access restricted to authorized users.
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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
- Language
In English.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 28. Mrz 2023)
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Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2023 9783110797640
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10.1515/9781399508797 doi