Plato's Republic Chapter 5 Analysis

In Badiou’s translation of Plato’s Republic chapters, 4 and 5 discuss the disciplines of the mind and body. In chapter 4 Badiou discusses the philosophy of education; the importance of scientific, artistic, and literary disciplines of the mind. He mentions the significance of having the basics, music, and literature as the foundation of the mind. In chapter 5 Badiou discusses the disciplines of the body; the importance of nutrition, medicine, and physical education. He also emphasizes that a healthy soul will want a healthy body, fitness and healthy eating are important. The disciplines of the mind and body are intertwined with each other for a healthy soul and a spiritual mind.
Plato’s idea of the discipline of the mind is centered around the idea that the foundation to allow the mind to grow should be music and literature. Socrates starts by stating how education should be taught from childhood is an important part. He states, “childhood…the most propitious time to shape a given individual in the mold of the character type we want him to embody.” The beginning of educating the children starts with telling them stories, fable, and myths and one should monitor the storytellers, those who make up good stories and those who don’t. He mentions that there are two narratives; the true one and …show more content…
It lay the foundation of what are the disciplines the mind and body and talks about the significance they have on an early stage in educating the young. The basics for disciplining the mind are music, literature, and the art altogether. They provide a physical, emotional, and mental harmonious virtue. The discipline of the body emphasizes the role of physical education to a healthy body, fitness, and healthy foods are crucial for a healthier soul. The disciplines of the mind and body are intertwined with each other to achieve a healthy and spiritual