What is the philosopher-king argument?

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The evidence in the retrieved passages is limited, so only a narrow answer is justified. Passage [1] states: "In the first place, as we began by observing, the nature of the philosopher has to be ascertained." Passage [2] states: "And are we to suppose, I said, that the philosopher sets any value on other pleasures in comparison with the pleasure of knowing the truth, and in that pursuit abiding, ever..." These passages inform the question but do not fully settle it without additional textual evidence.