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In different senses. Socrates prefers philosopher kings. Aristotle, a mixed polity, e.g. a government with checks and balances.

• DanielLihaciu 6y ago
  Of course Socrates we should let you philosopher rule the world
  • ttonkytonk 6y ago
    Philosopher kings are mentioned in Republic, which didn't necessarily represent Socrates' views. Generally I think he believed that someone with the relevant skills should run things as opposed to anybody and everybody (as in a true democracy) in the same way you wouldn't just want anybody attending to your healthcare, but a physician.
    • pyuser583 6y ago
      That was not a practical policy recommendation.
      • ttonkytonk 6y ago
        Who said it was?