Power vs Knowledge in leadership

Plato, really man? Of course a philosopher will say a philosopher should rule an ideal city. If I were a philosopher I think I would say that as well. Though Plato has some great points backing up his view on leadership. Plato's basic argument is that a philosopher only seeks truth there for would make the ideal leaders for they only focus on reaching the "perfect city". Plato lays out these traits one must have as a true philosopher. While knowledge, and the seeking of it, are important one can not rule on knowledge alone. I just have so many questions and zero answers. Does Plato really think this city is achievable in society in the real world? The more and more he describes his city the more I feel as if its unreachable. Plato's city sounds amazing, and ideal, yet its just a little far fetched. A leader with no power only knowledge to rule? How effective would a true philosopher be in leading a city? 

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