Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

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A History of Ideas

BBC Radio 4

60 episodes

9 months ago

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.

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Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

A History of Ideas

13 minutes

10 years ago

Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

Professor Angie Hobbs asks if the key to harmonious living could be found in Plato's Republic where he proposes that the ideal state be run by philosophers and not by those who seek power for their own ends.

Producer: Maggie Ayre.