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Political Science The Introduction to Political Theory Philosop her King By Professor Mark Lino Decena MA Political Science AB Political Science LPT (Major in Social Sciences...

Political Science The Introduction to Political Theory Philosop her King By Professor Mark Lino Decena MA Political Science AB Political Science LPT (Major in Social Sciences) The Philosopher King Qualifications of President (Philippine Constitution) 1. Natural Born Citizen 2. A Registered Voter 3. Able to Read and Write 4. Resident of the Philippines for at The Philosopher King Is there a need to raise the qualifications in electing the President of the The Philosopher King What are the qualities of a presidential candidate sought by a The Philosopher King What is an Ideal State for Plato? The Philosopher King For Plato, an ideal state is ruled by a Philosopher Kings, who govern based on wisdom and reason rather than personal The Philosopher King The Fundamental Attributes of Philosopher Kings 1. Lover of wisdom - they seek knowledge and truth especially the The Philosopher King 2. Knowledge of the Forms - deep understanding of the forms(Forms of the Good) which represents the highest level of knowledge The Philosopher King 3. Rational and Virtuous - rational soul where reason govern over spirit and appetite 4. Disinterested Ruler- rule out desire for power The Philosopher King 5. Moral Integrity - the moral character is impeccable 6. Rigorous education - undergo a long and rigorous education (train them in The Philosopher King 7. Vision of the Good - clear and profound vision of the Good. 8. Guardian of Justice - the primary concern is the establishment and maintenance The Philosopher King The Enlightened Despot - an absolute monarch who embraces the idea of Enlightenment (reason, science, and the rights of individuals). The Philosopher King Achievements of Enlightened Despots 1. Commitment to Reforms 2. Religious Tolerance 3. Legal Reforms 4. Education and Public Works The Philosopher King Benevolent Dictator - holds an absolute power but is perceive to use that power in a way that benefits the people and promotes the The Philosopher King Key Attributes 1. Focus on development and welfare 2. Limited Repression 3. Public Support 4. Efficiency and decisiveness The Philosopher King The Rise of Technocrats Technocrats - appointed to government position based on their technical knowledge, expertise and The Philosopher King Key Attributes of Technocrats 1. Expertise based governance 2. Focus on efficiency and rationality 3. Non Partisan The Philosopher King Meritocracy - is a system or principle of governance in which individuals are chosen and promoted based on their abilities, talents, and achievements The Philosopher King The Philosopher King in History Ancient 1. Alexander The Great - spread Hellenistic Civilization The Philosopher King The Philosopher King in History 2. Marcus Aurelius - wrote Meditation The Philosopher King The Philosopher King in History Middle History 1. Ashoka - Buddhist emperor of Maurya Dynasty, India The Philosopher King 2. Suleiman the Magnificent - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire known for his patronage of art and poetry The Philosopher King The Philosopher King in History Modern History 1. Thomas Jefferson - President of the USA and author of the Declaration of The Philosopher King 2. Lee Kuan Yew - Prime Minister of Singapore. He oversaw the tranformation of Singapore from Third World to First World The Philosopher King Can you cite example of expertise and rational leadership demonstrated during the Covid 19 Pandemic? And how would compare it to The Philosopher King Three Classes of People 2. Guardians (Warriors)- Those who protect the state and enforce the laws set by the rulers. They are The Philosopher King In the event that the Philosopher King becomes dysfunctional, can we trust the Military to take over in managing the affairs of the The Philosopher King Three Classes of People 3.Producers (Workers)- The majority of the population responsible for producing goods and services. The Philosopher King In contemporary times, the Filipino electoral masses failed to choose an intellectualy and morally upright leaders in the government. Is it high time that we should regulate the right to suffrage for us to come up with  THANK YOU Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.