Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Dedication
- Introduction: Between Wisdom and Power
- 1 Paradox of the Philosopher King
- 2 Prophets, Popes and Princes
- 3 The Public Intellectual
- 4 The Artist as Creator
- 5 The Hidden Philosopher King
- 6 The Scientist as Modern Benefactor
- 7 The Wise and Sovereign People
- Conclusion: Modern Philosopher Kings
- Bibliography
- Index
Bibliography
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 March 2025
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Dedication
- Introduction: Between Wisdom and Power
- 1 Paradox of the Philosopher King
- 2 Prophets, Popes and Princes
- 3 The Public Intellectual
- 4 The Artist as Creator
- 5 The Hidden Philosopher King
- 6 The Scientist as Modern Benefactor
- 7 The Wise and Sovereign People
- Conclusion: Modern Philosopher Kings
- Bibliography
- Index
- Type
- Chapter
- Information
- Modern Philosopher KingsWisdom and Power in Politics, pp. 191 - 218Publisher: Edinburgh University PressPrint publication year: 2023