Republic Questions

1. Plato proposes that they get to be both high-spirited and gentle by learning music and gymnastics.  By music, he probably means any of the arts, like drawing, playing an instrument, sculpting, etc.  By gymnastics, he means anything physical, not just gymnastics.  It is possible to blend both of these characteristics in people.  I know for myself I sing in choir and play rec basketball.  I don't just do music, and I don't just do sports.  I have found a way to blend both music and "gymnastics." I think to do both things shows two sides of a person.

2. I believe Plato said the people who should rule are the people who were educated in their country.  The people who should be ruled themselves are those who had to travel to a different country to be educated, like the judges and lawyers.  I'm not sure if that's completely correct, but it said the poorly educated ones were an example of a bad education and I don't think people would want them to rule them.