philosopher king

短语

哲学王

词形变化

philosopher kings 复数

别名

philosopher-king

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A hypothetical ideal ruler, trained in philosophy, who has a full understanding of the Platonic ideal of the Form of the Good, and uses this for the benefit of the state.

    哲学
  2. 2.

    A very wise ruler.

    哲学王

    比喻

词源

The concept comes from Plato's Republic (circa 375 BCE), which considers the ideal rulers of a city state.

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