Laches

by Plato

Overview

The Laches is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato. Participants in the discourse present competing definitions of the concept of courage. Lysimachus, son of Aristides, and Melesias, son of Thucydides, request advice from Laches and Nicias on whether or not they should have their sons trained to fight in armor. After each gives their opinion, Nicias for and Laches against, they seek Socrates for counsel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788832568561
Publisher:	Passerino
Publication date:	04/08/2019
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Plato, one of the most famous philosophers in the world, lived during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. A student of Socrates and a teacher to Aristotle, he was the founder of The Academy, the first school of higher learning in Europe. Plato is the most prominent figure in the history of Ancient Greek philosophy and the originator of the Platonist school of thought. Using dramatic elements like dialogue and humor, his form of writing was considered innovative in his time. Plato's best–known work, The Republic, is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. His other extensively read works include The Symposium, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and The Laws.