The Laches Of Plato (1891)

By M.T. Tatham

Book Overview

The Laches of Plato is a book that was written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato and was first published in 1891. The book is a dialogue between two Athenian generals, Laches and Nicias, and the philosopher Socrates. The dialogue is centered around the question of what courage truly is and whether it can be taught or learned.The book begins with Laches and Nicias discussing their experiences in battle and their opinions on what courage means. Socrates then joins the conversation and challenges their views on courage, leading to a deeper exploration of the concept.Throughout the dialogue, Socrates uses his signature method of questioning to challenge the assumptions and beliefs of Laches and Nicias, ultimately leading them to question their own understanding of courage. The book concludes with the generals still uncertain about the true nature of courage, but having gained a greater understanding of the importance of questioning and exploring one's own beliefs.Overall, The Laches of Plato is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of courage and the importance of questioning one's own beliefs. It is a classic work of philosophy that continues to be studied and debated by scholars and readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165596938
• ISBN13: 9781165596935
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"