The similarities and differences between the "way of the king" politics and the "philosopher king" system: A comparative study of The Book of Documents: Hongfan and The Republic

Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v7i3.3782

Qingyu LU

Shaanxi Normal University

Abstract

The Republic makes an ultimate imagination of the ideal city-state in the form of dialogue. The rulers of an ideal city-state need wise men and philosophers to take on the role. Socrates regarded philosophers as the ideal rulers. The "Hongfan" is a relatively systematic document in the Book of Documents that argues the politics of the state, expounding the institutional politics of "the way of the king". This article will discuss the similarities and differences between the "way of the king" politics and the "philosopher king" system based on The Book of Documents: Hongfan and The Republic.

Keywords

The Republic; philosopher king; "Hongfan"; the "way of the king" politics

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