Those 3 Most Like Plato's Philosopher King
Channel: Let's Talk Philosophy
Date: 2020-01-28

Which of histories great monarchs can claim likeness to Plato's philosopher king? Here we explore those 3 most deserving of this prestigious title. 

It takes a truly great individual to meet the necessary requirements to be named most like the philosopher king, but these three kings heed Plato's call and do not disappoint.

My top 3 choices:
1 - Marcus Aurelius
2 - Khosrow I
3 - Cyrus the Great

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Cyrus at Olympic park - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_the_Great#/media/File:Olympic_Park_Cyrus.jpg
Cyrus Cylinder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_the_Great#/media/File:Cyrus_Cylinder.jpg
Khosrow plate art - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khosrow_I#/media/File:Plate_of_the_Sasanian_king_Khosrow_I_Anushirvan.jpg
Plato’s republic - https://www.flickr.com/photos/chefranden/4403149046
Declaration of rights - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cyrus_the_Great_human_rts_declaration_plaque,_Balboa_Park.JPG
Marcus silver - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bas_relief_from_Arch_of_Marcus_Aurelius_Marcus_Aurelius_showing_his_clemence_to_barbarii_greyscale.jpg
Cyrus Tomb - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Cyrus_the_Great.jpg
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Xenophon - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Xenophon_.jpg
Zoroastrian art - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jcbmac/2090942592
Cyrus on Horse - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Painting_of_Cyrus_the_Great_in_battle.png
Emperor Justinian - https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/24076831650
Marcus Aurelius - https://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/26903714066
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