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Explore the definition of the true political expert in this complex dialectical exercise that seeks to distinguish the statesman from the sophist and the tyrant. Using the method of division, the dialogue investigates the knowledge required to rule and the relationship between the law and the flexibility of the wise ruler. It utilizes the myth of the reversed cosmos to illustrate the divine guidance necessary for human affairs, blending political theory with cosmology. This work offers a sophisticated analysis of governance that moves beyond ideal constitutions to the practicalities of leadership.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length4 hrs 29 mins
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Publish dateJan 26, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction and Analysis by Benjamin Jowett
3Statesman (pt. 1)
4Statesman (pt. 2)
5IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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