[barce]

In different senses. Socrates prefers philosopher kings. Aristotle, a mixed polity, e.g. a government with checks and balances.

[DanielLihaciu]

Of course Socrates we should let you philosopher rule the world

[ttonkytonk]

Philosopher kings are mentioned in Republic, which didn't necessarily represent Socrates' views.

Generally I think he believed that someone with the relevant skills should run things as opposed to anybody and everybody (as in a true democracy) in the same way you wouldn't just want anybody attending to your healthcare, but a physician.

[pyuser583]

That was not a practical policy recommendation.

[ttonkytonk]

Who said it was?