Plato's Philosopher Kings and Political Rulership. This paper is concerned with rights of rulership in Plato's Republic, and especially with the philosopher-kings and their ability to know the Good. My claim is that some philosophers do indeed have a knowledge of the Good, albeit a limited one, but further that the right to rulership was also dependent on other factors. The Good is clearly an abstraction, and though it cannot be realized in its entirety because it transcends knowledge, the process itself can still be fruitful. 5 pgs. 17 f/c. 1b. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 1903 Plato's Philosopher Kings.doc Price: 44.75