Classics
"Laches" is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato. It examines the question of true courage in the form of the dilemma of two men. Lysimachus, the son of Aristides the Just, and Melesias, the son of the elder Thucydides, two aged men who live together, are desirous of educating their sons in the best manner. Their own education, as often happens with the sons of great men, has been neglected; and they are resolved that their children shall have more care taken of them, than they received themselves at the hands of their fathers. At their request, Nicias and Laches have accompanied them to see a man named Stesilaus fighting in heavy armour. The two fathers ask the two generals what they think of this exhibition, and whether they would advise that their sons should acquire the accomplishment. Nicias and Laches are quite willing to give their opinion; but they suggest that Socrates should also be invited to take part in the consultation.
© 2019 Good Press (Ebook): 4057664148223
Translators: Benjamin Jowett
Release date
Ebook: 20 November 2019
Classics
"Laches" is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato. It examines the question of true courage in the form of the dilemma of two men. Lysimachus, the son of Aristides the Just, and Melesias, the son of the elder Thucydides, two aged men who live together, are desirous of educating their sons in the best manner. Their own education, as often happens with the sons of great men, has been neglected; and they are resolved that their children shall have more care taken of them, than they received themselves at the hands of their fathers. At their request, Nicias and Laches have accompanied them to see a man named Stesilaus fighting in heavy armour. The two fathers ask the two generals what they think of this exhibition, and whether they would advise that their sons should acquire the accomplishment. Nicias and Laches are quite willing to give their opinion; but they suggest that Socrates should also be invited to take part in the consultation.
© 2019 Good Press (Ebook): 4057664148223
Translators: Benjamin Jowett
Release date
Ebook: 20 November 2019
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