Plato goes on to praise Spartan women 's ability when it came to philosophical discussion .
Plato , in the middle of the fourth century , described women 's curriculum in Sparta as consisting of gymnastics and mousike ( music and arts ) .
Plato goes on to praise Sparta women 's ability when Sparta came to philosophical discussion .
Plato , in the middle of the fourth century , described women 's curriculum in Sparta as consisting of gymnastics and mousike ( music and arts ) .