Modern Philosopher Kings by Haig Patapan
Can wisdom and power, philosophy and politics be combined to secure justice? Or are there formidable tensions, even antagonism between them? Socrates presented the philosopher king as an aspiration, a remedy for the ills of the world. He also called it a paradox, a challenging and perplexing innovation. Ever since, the philosopher king has been an enduring and fascinating question as well as a political aspiration. Modern Philosopher Kings examines the philosopher king as a paradox and an ambitious modern project. Through a series of diverse studies ranging from the prophet, intellectual, artist, advisor, scientist and ‘the people’ it examines modern attempts to unite wisdom and power. In doing so it reveals the different ways and the extent to which wisdom can be empowered and power ennobled.-
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Haig Patapan is a Professor in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University. His research examines the theory and practice of democracy. He is the author of Modern Philosopher Kings (EUP 2023).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781399508780 |
| ISBN 10 | 1399508784 |
| Title | Modern Philosopher Kings |
| Author | Haig Patapan |
| Series | Edinburgh Studies In Comparative Political Theory And Intellectual History |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
| Year published | 2024-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
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