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Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

Update: 2015-07-233
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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.

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Philosopher Angie Hobbs on Plato's Philosopher Kings

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