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Is a Philosopher a Leader?

That is the basic question. Really, based on what Plato says are the characteristics of a philosopher (the list we had on the board today) consistent with what you want in a leader. It is now on Canvas in a little longer form. Hopefully that makes sense.

Having just gone over Plato’s elements of a philosopher’s nature, do you consider them consistent with what you would want in a leader? Is Plato convincing you that these philosophic characteristics would make a good king or is something missing? Is there anything in the list you do not think suits a leader or are there characteristics you think absolutely need to be present that are not?

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I will send you my nots later