For what reason can Plato's writings be considered a source of arguments in favor of authoritarianism?
A)The king had to be a philosopher.
B)He sets an academic precedent for an enlightened or benevolent monarchy.
C)The guardians are forced to give up their personal wealth for the benefit of the community.
D)He favored a malicious dictatorial type of rule.
E)He favored rulers who sought to be feared rather than loved.

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Plato's concept of the "philosopher-king" in his work "The Republic" suggests that the ideal ruler is a wise and just philosopher, which can be interpreted as an argument for a form of enlightened or benevolent authoritarian rule.

For What Reason Can Plato's Writings Be Considered a Source