柏拉图哲学王思想探析——从囚徒的境遇看王者的风范

On Thought of Philosopher King by Plato——From Situation of Prisoner to Style of King

"哲学王"思想是柏拉图思想体系中关于政治哲学的核心学说,是柏拉图在城邦失序的大背景下提出的改造城邦、建立理想国家的一次伟大尝试。该学说强调王者要用哲学思维和知识去统摄政治,从而引导国家健康、有序发展。而对洞穴比喻的解读就是以形象生动的方式来表达哲学王统治下的社会所独有的人文精神和价值。深度挖掘和分析该学说,将更全面、更系统地呈现这份宝贵的精神财富,也将为建设和谐社会提供有益的借鉴。

The thought of＂philosopher king＂is one of the kernels of Plato＇s political philosophy.It was a great attempt at transforming cities and establishing an ideal state in the context of polis disorder.This doctrine emphasizes that the king should use philosophical thinking and knowledge to govern politics in order to guide an orderly and healthy development of countries.The interpretation of Plato＇s Cave-Metaphor vividly shows the unique humanistic spirit and value under the political governing of philosopher king.Based on different views the paper analyses this in order to provide the precious spiritual wealth for the construction of harmonious society.