The Laches Of Plato (1891)

The Laches of Plato is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in approximately 380 BC. The dialogue centers around the question of what constitutes courage and whether it can be taught. The main characters, Laches and Nicias, are two Athenian generals who are debating the nature of courage and whether it can be taught to their sons. They seek the advice of two renowned philosophers, Socrates and Lysimachus, who engage them in a lively and thought-provoking discussion about the meaning of courage and the best way to teach it. Throughout the dialogue, Plato explores the nature of virtue, knowledge, and wisdom, and raises important questions about the role of education in shaping human character. The Laches is considered one of Plato's early dialogues and is renowned for its clarity of thought and argumentation, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy. This edition of the Laches was first published in 1891 and includes an introduction by the translator, W.R.M. Lamb, providing historical and cultural context for the dialogue.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.