King Socrates

Essay # 56711

Philosophy
Political Science

King Socrates

A theoretical paper explaining what would happen if Socrates was asked to be the king.

1,708 words () | 6 sources | MLA | 2004 Turkey

Paper Summary:

This paper combines the theories of Socrates with the government and questions what kind of a king he would be. It also questions whether he had the capacity to rule.

From the Paper:

"History is ripe with stories of great men. Hundreds of politicians, philosophers, performers, and writers have left a unique stamp on humanity. But only a select few can be said to have "changed history." The legendary Athenian, Socrates, was one such figure. Socrates ushered in an era of philosophical inquiry that still lingers to this day. In Book Seven of Plato's The Republic, Socrates outlines his perfect regime. According to Socrates, an enlightened "Philosopher-King" must rule such a regime. Now suppose this Republic actually came into being, and Socrates was asked to rule it as a Philosopher King. Would he? Answering this begs three important questions: Is Socrates a true philosopher? Does he have the appropriate virtues? Finally, and most importantly, if Socrates has the capacity to rule, why is he silent about it"