Philosopher-kings of antiquity : lives of an ideal /: lives of an ideal. (2011)
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- Book
- Title:
- Philosopher-kings of antiquity : lives of an ideal /: lives of an ideal. (2011)
- Main Title:
- Philosopher-kings of antiquity : lives of an ideal
- Further Information:
- Note: William Desmond.
- Other Names:
- Desmond, William D, 1974-
- Contents:
- Abbreviations; 1; Fundamental Themes: Kingship and Wisdom; What is a king? ; Functions of ancient kings; Kingship, Classical Greece and Republican Rome ; Philosopher-kings and assorted wise rulers; 2; Plato's Dream; Early dialogues and the "royal craft" of politics ; Guardians and demiurges: Republic, Timaeus and Critias; The direct rule of God: Statesman; Indirect rule by a wise legislator: Laws; Plato the activist ; 3; From Plato to Plutarch; Plato's contemporaries: Xenophon, Isocrates, Aristotle; Alexander and the Hellenistic age ; Plutarch's philosopher-kings ; 4; Marcus Aurelius. Marcus' educationChallenges of Marcus' reign: plague, wars, revolt; The Stoicism of Marcus' Meditations; Assessments of Marcus: a philosopher-king?; Marcus' enduring image; 5; Julian the Apostate; Julian's education ; Julian's ideas; Constantinople; Antioch; Mesopotamia; Assessments: a philosopher-king; 6; From Moses to Modernity ; Ancient images of Moses: prophet, lawgiver, philosopher; The Lord's anointed: Justinian and medieval ideals; Freedom and system: philosophes and enlightened despots ; Natural light of reason: Thomas Jefferson, philosopher-president. Scientific wisdom: Marx, Lenin, StalinA concluding fable: Orwell's Animal Farm; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
- Publisher Details:
- London : Continuum International Publishing Group
- Publication Date:
- 2011
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (viii, 256 pages)
- Subjects:
- 128.3
Philosopher-kings
Philosophy, Ancient
PHILOSOPHY -- Movements -- Humanism
Philosopher-kings
Philosophy, Ancient
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781441108821
1441108823
9780826434753
0826434754 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-247) and index.
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