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A History of Ideas

Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher KingsPhilosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

Released On: 23 Jul 2015

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Angie Hobbs asks if the ideal state would be run by philosophers not politicians.

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