Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion (A): "Until Philosophers are kings and princes of the world have the spirit and powers of Philosophy, cities will never have rest from their evils.
Reasons (R): The republic aimed at the representation of human life in a state perfected by justice and governed according to the idea of good.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). The assertion reflects Plato’s belief in his work The Republic, where he advocates that only philosopher-kings can lead a society to justice and harmony. This is because philosophers possess knowledge of the true forms, especially the Form of the Good, and thus are best suited to rule. The reason, however, does not explain the necessity of philosopher-kings; instead, it explains the purpose of The Republic, which aims at depicting an ideal state governed by justice, but does not directly tie the need for philosopher-kings to the assertion.
Information Booster:
1. Plato's concept of philosopher-kings emerges in The Republic, a seminal work in political philosophy.
2. He believed that only those who understand the "Forms" (especially the "Form of the Good") can make just and wise decisions.
3. Plato distinguished between the world of appearances and the world of reality (the world of Forms).
4. The philosopher-king possesses wisdom, courage, and a love for truth, making them ideal rulers.
5. Plato's ideal state is hierarchical, with three classes: rulers, warriors, and producers.
6. The concept of philosopher-kings reflects Plato’s preference for a meritocratic ruling class over a democracy.