Republic Assignment for 3/16

Who are Cephalus and Polemarchus?
Cephalus is an old man that lives by the sea. It seems that he cares nothing of money.
Polemarchus is Cephalus's son and is friends with Socrates.

What is the profession of Cephalus?
It doesn't seem as if he has a profession because he is an old man and I think without a job?

What was Cephalus doing right before the discussion that took place?
He sacrificed someone at the party for a goddess.

According to Cephalus, what are the virtues of old age?
You don't care for sex and money any more and you should fix all the messed up things you've done in your life.

What are Cephalus’ view of justice?
Cephalus believes that you should always tell the truth and repay all your debts that you owe.

What is Socrates response?
That it is not always good to tell the truth and to give back things you have borrowed.

II. Write a one paragraph response to the following question:
Do you agree with Cephaus or with Socrates? Why? If you don't agree with either of them, write about which one you think makes the stronger arguement - even if you think it is not "right" - and why?
I agree with Socrates because I think he has the stronger arguement and just overall is the solution that applies the most to ethics and whats best for their society. The lawmakers should be people that were raised in the cave like the prisoners so that they can relate and understand what it's like for the prisoners and what they are going through. Then, if they want, they can go out into the light and gain knowledge so that they are wiser and more intelligent. Cephaus has the bad side to this arguement because letting people that weren't raised in the cave be the lawmakers is a bad idea I think, even if they are smarter and know more about life outside the cave. The point is that they are living in the cave and not out in the light so why should they need to know lots about the outside, the point is that it would be better for the lawmakers to know more about the cave then the outdoors.