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	Plato's Political Philosophy [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Philosophical life, based on contemplative leisure and the pleasure of learning, is indeed better and happier than that of ruling the state (519d).
		Philosophers will rule not only because they will be best prepared for this, but also because if they do not, the city will no longer be well governed and may fall prey to economic decline, factionalism, and civil war.
		Plato’s achievement as a political philosopher may be seen in that he believed that there could be a body of knowledge whose attainment would make it possible to heal political problems, such as factionalism and the corruption of morals, which can bring a city to a decline.
	www.iep.utm.edu /p/platopol.htm (7226 words)

	Republic (Plato) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Written in the form of a dialogue, it concerns what is called philosophia peri ta anthropina (philosophy of the human things) and it encompasses the areas of ontology, epistemology, political philosophy, feminism, ethics generally, medical ethics, communism, and economics.
		Hence, in the centre piece of the Republic, Part II, 2-3, Plato deals with the rule of the philosopher and the vision of the Agathon in the famous allegory of the cave, with which Plato clarifies his theory of forms.
		Some of Plato’s proposals have led philosophers like Leo Strauss and Allan Bloom to ask readers to consider the possibility that Socrates was creating not a blueprint for a real city, but a learning exercise for the young men in the dialogue.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Republic_(Plato_dialogue) (3453 words)

	All in the Family with the Philosopher Kings
		The Philosopher Kings did a "meet and greet" in the lobby of the Port Theatre after the show, and I got their autographs on my ticket stub.
		Toronto's Philosopher Kings played the Spectrum, scene of so many sandal conventions over the last 10 nights, overrun Friday night by young women in the Barbie backpacks of the AlterNation and young men dressed for a Weezer concert and not for a course in jazz semiotics.
		The Philosopher Kings will not need to broadcast their ability or their promise anywhere but on the stage and the dance floor.
	www.angelfire.com /ca3/philosopherkings/articles.html (1726 words)

	metallica vs. the philosopher kings >> by ryan jespersen >> *spark-online.com >> version 11.0, august ...
		Poets were respected and valued for their contribution to society, artists painted with passion and purpose, and philosopher kings were understood to be society's commentators--the source for absolute truth in a situation lacking, yet seeking, exactly that.
		To attempt to dissect and interpret the history of the human philosophical journey would be an onerous task, to say the least.
		The reward modern philosophers sought was not one of popular approval or monetary royalties; instead, it was the knowledge that through presenting their ideas to the masses, they were contributing what they could to a society collectively seeking to better itself.
	www.spark-online.com /august00/discourse/jespersen.html (720 words)

	The Philosopher Kings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For the concept put forth by Plato, see philosopher king.
		The Philosopher Kings are a Canadian RandB/soul band and were one of the most commercially successful Canadian pop groups of the late 1990s.
		The name of the band is derived from Plato's Republic, in which he outlines the design of an idealistic government, ruled by a philosopher-king.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Philosopher_Kings (264 words)

	Ancient History Sourcebook: Plato: The Republic - The philosopher-king
		Inasmuch as philosophers only are able to grasp the eternal and unchangeable, and those who wander in the region of the many and variable are not philosophers, I must ask you which of the two classes should be the rulers of our State?
		In the first place, as we began by observing, the nature of the philosopher has to be ascertained.
		Such a one is sure to be temperate and the reverse of covetous; for the motives which make another man desirous of having and spending, have no place in his character.
	www.fordham.edu /halsall/ancient/plato-republic-philosopherking.html (1065 words)

	The Philosopher Kings (Entertainment, September 12, 1995) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, The Philosopher Kings are a sextet comprised of classical and jazz trained musicians who perform a stunning array of mixed music.
		The Philosopher Kings began their set with a bang, dazzling the fair-sized audience with a remarkable display of instrumental sets.
		Throughout the concert, the Kings never lost their high energy playing and the songs performed were unique versions of the originals.
	www.unb.ca /web/bruns/9596/Issue1/ents/pk.html (594 words)

	The Daily Dish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Philosopher Kings have earned two Juno nominations (the Canadian "Grammys") including Best New Artist(s) based on the strength of their eponymous debut album and incandescent live offerings.
		Coming from a jazz-influenced background, the Philosopher Kings use their memorable hummable compositions as a springboard for their stellar live improvisations.
		The Philosopher Kings' single, "Charms," is a Top 10 hit in Canada while the band was granted the honor of hosting this year's Much Music (the Canadian "MTV") New Year's Eve televised bash.
	www.sonymusic.com /news/newsletters/dish/1996/030496.html (569 words)

	eBay - philosopher kings, CDs, Nonfiction Books items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Philosophers and Kings: Studies in Leadership 1970 PB
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	ipedia.com: Forms of state Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		In this regime, philosophers have to take time out from philosophizing to rule, and then pass the burden on as soon as they can, in order to get back to interesting things, like contemplation.
		The philosophers and warriors live a totally communal life, with not only property but women and children in common, in order to prevent them from having a conflict between public and private interest.
		The social classes in Plato's ideal city-state correspond to the parts of the soul; the philosophers to the reasoning part, the guardians to the spirited part, and everyone else to the desiring part.
	www.ipedia.com /forms_of_state.html (666 words)

	Plato's Republic - page 9 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The sense of the statement is that the perfect society, the Republic, will not come about until either philosophers become kings (rulers) or kings become philosophers.
		He begins by stating that the philosopher is one who has a "passion for wisdom" (475b).
		He now proposes that the philosopher is one who has a passion for the truth (475e).
	puffin.creighton.edu /eselk/Intro-phil_on-line-course/Plato_Republic/Plato_Republic_pg9.htm (305 words)

	Republic 5 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		In order to defend his position, Socrates needs to clearly define what he means by a philosopher, why the philosopher is better suited to rule than others, and what sort of training he/she would need.
		The Philosopher therefore is that person who loves all wisdom and learning, not just wisdom and learning of a certain kind.
		Part of his mistake is to take the term 'philosopher' in Plato's sense as including people with various specialized enthusiasms, such as those who ignore "serious discussions" in order to attend festivals.
	molloy.edu /academic/philosophy/sophia/plato/republic/rep5b_comm.htm (527 words)

	When We Were Philosopher Kings
		Advocates of clinical ethics argue that moral decisions involving patients are too complex and intricate to be left to doctors, and should instead be managed by a new professional cohort of in-house moral experts.
		More than mere advisers, these fee-for-service philosophers see themselves as experts, capable of passing judgment on what should and should not be done in matters of life and death.
		The philosopher’s recommendation depends on a set of criteria that is not agreed upon, but varies from culture to culture and, more and more, from individual to individual.
	www.catholiceducation.org /articles/medical_ethics/me0008.html (4325 words)

	CANOE -- JAM! Music - Artists - Philosopher Kings, The: Philosopher Kings rule Forks tonight
		Eaton may sound cavalier in his attitude towards the Games, but those familiar with the band know that when it comes to playing live, The Philosopher Kings are Canadian rock 'n' soul royalty.
		The Kings' most recent album, Famous, Rich And Beautiful, spawned four singles, including Hurts To Love You and Cry, and is quickly approaching the double-platinum mark in Canada.
		But we're talking about The Philosopher Kings, after all -- and the live arena is where the Kings, uh...
	jam.canoe.ca /Music/Artists/P/Philosopher_Kings/1999/08/06/748707.html (662 words)

	Technorati Tag: philosopher
		Since Tim was the only one to guess at any of the philosophers, he is the only one who could...
		HQ Pictures: Nelly performing in Barbados with the Philosopher Kings I stumbled accross this photos of Nelly performing in Barbados, these relate to...
		The Philosopher Kings have been a Canadian staple since 1994, with three albums and multiple top 10 hits under their belt.
	www.technorati.com /tag/philosopher (459 words)

	Second coronation for The Philosopher Kings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Philosopher Kings were together for about seven months before they released their first self-titled album.
		The Philosopher Kings put on a superb performance, relaxed and powerful with full rich sounds fit for a king.
		The Philosopher Kings had a smashing good time -- literally, telling me it was the best house party they had been to in a while!
	aix2.uottawa.ca /~fulcrum/58-22/arts/ScfTPK.html (419 words)

	Philosopher Kings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Toronto's premiere soul act, Philosopher Kings, was formed in the early 1990's as a backlash to the staid, sterile environment of the music schools they had been attending.
		Doing the usual Queen Street grind in Toronto was short lived as the act was picked as one of the first new Canadian signings by the re-grouped Sony Music corporation.
		A live album, "One Hot Night", was scheduled for release on Nov. 9, 1999, featuring 10 live tracks, two new studio recordings, and the radio version of "You Stepped On My Life".
	www.canoe.ca /JamMusicPopEncycloPagesP/philosopher_kings.html (222 words)

	Thrasymachus [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		They either deal with rhetorical issues or they are excerpts from speeches (DK85b1 and b2) that were (probably) written for others and thus can hardly be seen as the expression of Thrasymachus' own thoughts.
		Scholars have, however, been divided whether this claim is compatible with the position Plato attributes to Thrasymachus in the first book of the Republic.
		Plato's account there is by far the most detailed, though perhaps historically suspect, evidence for Thrasymachus' philosophical ideas.
	www.iep.utm.edu /t/thrasymachus.htm (1217 words)

	Philosopher Kings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		A D.J. Montague Elementary School class eagerly kicked around those questions in a freewheeling discussion with freelance philosopher Christopher Phillips and 20 senior citizens.
		They met in the chandelier-lit living room of Dominion Village, an assisted-living retirement community in James City County.
		But his true love is rambling around the country in "philosophical outreach activities" - bringing his traveling "Cafe for Socrates" to schools, senior citizen homes and coffeehouses.
	www.philosopher.org /philosopher-kings.html (423 words)

	Philosopher kings - The Washington Times: Commentary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Strictly speaking, of course, the law has never said homosexuals were prohibited from marriage as marriage has mostly been understood in law, literature, song, philosophical discourse and the public mind in all parts of this globe: the union of a man and woman who are not in the same immediate family.
		There have been exceptions to that understanding — polygamy has been the way of things in different times and places — but no exception yet discovered in the long and varied history of humanity in which men were legally married to men or women married to women.
		These judges — and any number of other judges in state and federal courts throughout the land — are bringing this country to the edge of a constitutional crisis because of their seeming belief they were appointed or elected to be philosopher kings.
	www.washtimes.com /commentary/20040207-101904-6599r.htm (450 words)

	Book The Philosopher Kings for Event, Meeting, Gala
		Formed in Toronto, Canada, in 1990, the Philosopher Kings combine instrumental maturity with romantic lyrics to arrive at their sophisticated, well-rounded sound.
		Philosopher Kings reached gold status and earned the sextet two Juno Awards for Best New Group and Best R&B/Soul Album.
		To book The Philosopher Kings or to get information about booking The Philosopher Kings for your event or meeting please submit this form:
	www.grabow.biz /Contemporary/ThePhilosopherKings.htm (340 words)

	Amazon.ca: Castles: Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		While collaborating on a project, the Philosophers finally decided to reunite; though the musicians themselves my have changed considerably, their sound is the same silky R&B that has existed since day one.
		This cd is a return to the usual for the P'Kings, the only thing missing from this album as opposed to Famous, Rich and Beautiful is the jazzy sound that made the Philosopher Kings stand out from all the other adult contemporary bands.
		I have to admit I was never a huge Philosopher Kings when they first came out - I knew their songs, but never went out of my way to listen to their tunes.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BW36TO (519 words)

	The Philosopher Kings : The Philosopher Kings - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
		When the Philosopher Kings breezed onto the scene in 1994, radio was a battleground between Stone Bush Jam and weightless dance music.
		By comparison, Philosopher Kings was a breath of fresh air, to use the old cliché.
		Although the material was soulful and funky, the basic underpinning of what the group did was smoky vocal jazz.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,229906,00.html (174 words)

	CANOE -- JAM! Music - Artists - Philosopher Kings, The Album Review: CASTLES
		For, while The Philosopher Kings will never be tagged with the label 'groundbreaking,' they still have a knack for penning toe-tapping blue-eyed-soul songs.
		Moreover, as veterans of the game, the Kings are savvy enough to never let the production get in the way of the sound of five guys playing essentially live in the studio.
		The result is an album that sounds just fine now, as it would have a decade ago and as it will a decade from now.
	jam.canoe.ca /Music/Artists/P/Philosopher_Kings/AlbumReviews/2006/02/16/1446570-sun.html (236 words)

	Return of the Kings: The Philosopher Kings Tuesday Casino Regina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Just as they were disappearing from the collective memory of Canadian music fans, The Philosopher Kings have resurfaced after a six-year hiatus.
		In the mid- to late '90s they had hits with "Charms," "Hurts to Love You" and "I am the Man," were dubbed one of the best live acts in the country, and found a unique sound that was impossible to categorize.
		McCollum hopes that Castles sounds "new enough," and he thinks that, while the band's music has evolved over the years, people will still recognize it as the Kings.
	www.canada.com /reginaleaderpost/news/arts_life/story.html?id=a4b54f29-bd98-4199-84fc-a12920e52814&k=71394 (589 words)

	Wrap it up!
		The Philosopher Kings do -- this soulful Toronto group gives their fans a 'One Night Stand' this fall with this stellar collection of live tunes recorded last summer during their sold-out Canadian tour.
		Fans of sultry, jazz-inflected pop are sure to be curling up with this disc in the cold winter nights ahead.
		For more information visit The Philisopher King's official website at www.philosopherkings.com.
	www.sonymusic.com /canada/holidayseason99/pk.html (64 words)

	Open Directory - Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: P: Philosopher Kings, The (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Philosopher Kings - Unofficial site includes photos of the band, sound files, lyrics and postcards.
		The Philosopher Kings - Official site includes sound files, biography, news, tour dates, photos and buying information.
		PK Palace - Philosopher Kings fansite with pictures, chat, articles, news, tours and discography.
	dmoz.org /Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/P/Philosopher_Kings,_The (110 words)

	Philosopher Kings -- One Night Stand
		"I just need one woman to give it up, to allow herself to surrender to the world of the Philosopher Kings," he explained.
		After you experience a Philosopher Kings concert, sound, smell, sight and sensation will never be the same again." By the time the band ended the night with the spirited "Hurts To Love You," they were preaching to the converted.
		"Anyone who comes to a Philosopher Kings show should prepare to be seduced," he told me, with that coy look in his eyes.
	www.octopusmediaink.com /PhilosopherKings.html (795 words)

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