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Single Idea 3656

[from 'Principles of Philosophy' by René Descartes, in 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 2. Invocation to Philosophy ]

Full Idea

The greatest good which can exist in a state is to have true philosophers.

Gist of Idea

The greatest good for a state is true philosophers

Source

René Descartes (Principles of Philosophy [1646], Pref)

Book Reference

Descartes,René: 'Philosophical Essays and Correspondence', ed/tr. Ariew,Roger [Hackett 2000], p.223


A Reaction

…because they understand true reality, especially the Good.