Laches

Laches is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. The dialogue revolves around the question of what courage really is and how it can be taught. The story follows two generals, Laches and Nicias, who are discussing the education of their sons. They are joined by Socrates, who challenges their beliefs about courage and its relationship to knowledge. Throughout the dialogue, the characters engage in a series of arguments and debates about the nature of courage, with Socrates questioning the traditional view that courage is simply a matter of endurance and bravery in the face of danger. Instead, he argues that true courage is rooted in knowledge and wisdom, and that it is something that can be taught and learned. As the discussion progresses, the characters explore various examples of courage, including the courage of soldiers in battle and the courage of athletes in competition. They also consider the role of fear and how it can both motivate and hinder courageous behavior. Ultimately, the dialogue raises important questions about the nature of courage, knowledge, and education, and invites readers to consider the relationship between these concepts in their own lives.Indeed, Lysimachus, you ought not to give him up; for I can assure you that I have seen him maintaining, not only his father's, but also his country's name. He was my companion in the retreat from Delium, and I can tell you that if others had only been like him, the honour of our country would have been upheld, and the great defeat would never have occurred.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.