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PLS1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2026 - Due September 2026 Introduction to Western Philosophy 2026 _PLS1501_ Assignment 2 Semester 2 Assignment 2: Essay Question This assignment is Mandatory and it contributes to the year mark. If a student fails to submit a mandatory assignment, no mark is awarded and the year mark is calculated accordingly. The student will therefore forfeit the marks attached to this assignment when the final mark for the module is calculated. Essay Question: According to Plato, the philosopher-king has the unique ability to comprehend the eternal truths and to use that knowledge to shape the social and political landscape. With reference to the discussions in the study guide, analyse the relationship of Plato’s metaphysical theory to

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PLS1501
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2026

, PLS1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026

DUE SEPTEMBER 2026




Plato's Philosopher-King: Connecting Metaphysics, Ethics and Politics




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Plato's idea of the philosopher-king is one of the most famous ideas in Western
philosophy. In his book The Republic, Plato argues that philosophers should rule
society. But why? The answer lies in how Plato connects three big areas of
philosophy: metaphysics (what is real), ethics (what is good), and politics (how to run
society). For Plato, these three areas are deeply connected. A person who truly
understands reality will also understand what is good, and therefore is the best person
to lead society.

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