Why does Plato advocate for the rule of Philosophe...

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Why does Plato advocate for the rule of Philosopher-Kings in his ideal state (*Kallipolis*)?

Philosophers possess the greatest military strength needed to conquer neighboring city-states Only philosophers have achieved dialectical knowledge of the Form of the Good and can act with justice and rational wisdom Philosophers are democratically elected by all social classes every four years Philosophers are wealthy aristocrats who can fund public infrastructure without levying taxes

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Only philosophers have achieved dialectical knowledge of the Form of the Good and can act with justice and rational wisdom

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