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    The philosopher-king
    (University of New Brunswick, 2012) Jacobsen, Rob; Jarman, Mark
    The Philosopher-King is an anti-utopian novel detailing the collapse of humanity and rise of an authoritarian city-state called New Schola. The bulk of the novel focuses on the life and philosophy of Porter Davies, a charismatic cult leader and outlaw in New Schola, who attempts to ignite a class war via a series of gruesome murders, not unlike Charles Manson. The Philosopher-King explores the relationship between cults and utopian literature in an effort to destabilize pro-utopian discourses and ultimately undermine the futile belief that any sole ideology is the key to a utopian future.