Laches

Laches is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and two Athenian generals, Laches and Nicias, who are trying to determine the best way to educate young men in the art of warfare. The conversation begins with a discussion of courage and whether it can be taught or if it is an innate quality. The generals offer their own perspectives on the matter, but Socrates challenges their assumptions and leads them to question their own beliefs. Throughout the dialogue, the characters delve deeper into the nature of courage and what it means to be a good soldier. They also explore the role of education in developing virtues such as courage and self-control. Laches is a thought-provoking work that raises important questions about ethics, education, and the human condition.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.