There are similarities and differences between political thoughts of Confucius and Plato with regard to ideal state,philosophy king or wisdom politics,governing by morality and so on.

Our party regards structuring socialist harmonious society as the important content of building the well-off society, which is a significant development of Marxism, the inheriting and surmounting traditional political philosophy, and a perfect combing result of Marxism and traditional culture.

Why is "Philosophy-King" Possible?——Discussion on Plato s Political Philosophy;

On the basis of giving a profound analysis of the background of "The Republic",the article presents the idea that the emergence of the philosophy king serves as the key to the realization of justice in "The Republic" and this is also where the aim of civic education lies.