Plato's `Philosopher-King' - A study from Indian point of view (Note)
By: Sharma, G.D.
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ArticlePublisher: 2000Description: p.682-689.Subject(s): Note | Plato
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Indian Journal of Public AdministrationSummary: Analysing Plato's Philosopher-King model in the backdrop of Indian Raj-Rishi model, the author examines its conceptualisation by Plato and underscores ambiguities therein. He discusses four essential precautions necessary for his Philosopher-King to avoid abusing power. He then briefly compares Plato's model with the Indian Raj-Rishi model to facilitate our comprehension about the strengths and weak points of the two. - Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 46, Issue no: 4 | Available | AR48805 |
Analysing Plato's Philosopher-King model in the backdrop of Indian Raj-Rishi model, the author examines its conceptualisation by Plato and underscores ambiguities therein. He discusses four essential precautions necessary for his Philosopher-King to avoid abusing power. He then briefly compares Plato's model with the Indian Raj-Rishi model to facilitate our comprehension about the strengths and weak points of the two. - Reproduced
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