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Who authored "The Republic", advocating rule by philosopher-kings?
AAristotle
BPlato
CCicero
DSt Augustine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Plato
1. "The Republic" presents Plato's ideal state.
2. Justice is achieved when each class performs its proper role.
3. Philosopher-kings rule because they grasp the Form of the Good.
__Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Theory Ch 1 §1.1 — references Plato__