A History of Ideas - Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

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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.

Published on Thursday, 23rd July 2015.

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