The Philosopher King: The Philosopher-Poet and Utopia

Ronnie Lee
Outskirts Press (2009)
ISBN 9781432735814
Reviewed by William Phenn for Reader Views (01/10)


From the beginning, Mr. Lee starts this 734-page volume off with a view on business. Philosophy and Opportunity is one part of it and he states it will unveil more truths and wisdom on business. In this same chapter he continues with, “Banking and Survival, Servism, Economics Stimulus Package Method, Taxation, Heavens Way and Business Sense” -- all very meticulously covered in poetic form.

Onward to the next event, Ronnie Lee’s next chapter is on “Money.” “Money and Opportunity” is just one of the many parts of this interesting chapter. He touches on money and work, money and health, and money with just about everything.

Chapter three sparked a special interest as it had to do with, “Politics and Government.” I am always interested to see how others view our political system. Mr. Lee hits it right on the head with the first line, “Politics shows different levels of competition.” Truer words were never spoken!

Later in the book, the fourth chapter deals with the subject of “Leadership.” This chapter explains Mr. Lee’s view of, “Leadership and Triumph, Leadership and Power, Leadership and Plans” and many more philosophical avenues of leadership.

Chapters 5 through 11 continue to captivate the reader with a continuation of this philosophical view of business and leadership. The author pushes his concept of fusing the business and spiritual world with many various teachings.  There were a few places my views differed from those of Mr. Lee. One such example was in chapter 9, “The Paradox of Men and Women.”
Here, he talks about women wanting the nice life but don’t want nice men. He goes on to insinuate that both men and women want the best, “but often end up with the worst.”

Mr. Lee has expressed his philosophical views in eleven very extensive chapters. He has given the reader many good arguments for what he believes in but it is still up to the reader to disseminate the 734 pages for himself.  Lengthy and a bit dry in spots, I gave “The Philosopher King” by Ronnie Lee a healthy B and I think it will appeal to a very select group.

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