Václav Havel – platoński filozof na tronie
Václav Havel – Platonic philosopher on the throne

Summary/Abstract: Since the 6th century BC, when the human undertook a systematic and critical contemplation upon surrounding reality, he/she has begun to dream about political rulers to be guided in their doings by the imperative of reason. In principal, the higher level of spiritual culture characterized the rulers, the more likely their subjects were to live to a great age in relative peace. The most complete picture of such a sovereign, which fueled dreams about a sage in the crown, was outlined by Plato in his “State”. Of all the people in the history of the world who led political communities, to the Platonic ideal in the highest degree got closer the man who, paradoxically, never wanted to be a ruler.

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