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The Laches Of Plato (1891)

The Laches Of Plato (1891)

Plato
Tatham, M. T.

Hardcover

PhilosophyOccultFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165623250
ISBN13: 9781165623259
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Laches of Plato is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato. The book is a discussion between two generals, Laches and Nicias, about the nature of courage and whether it can be taught. The dialogue takes place in Athens during the Peloponnesian War and is set against the backdrop of the city's military struggles.Throughout the book, Laches and Nicias debate the meaning of courage and whether it is an innate quality or something that can be learned. They also discuss the role of education in shaping a person's character and the importance of moral virtues in society.Plato's writing is known for its Socratic method, which involves asking questions to stimulate critical thinking and challenge assumptions. The Laches is no exception, as the dialogue is filled with thought-provoking questions and arguments that encourage readers to consider their own beliefs about courage, education, and morality.Overall, The Laches of Plato is a timeless work of philosophy that continues to be studied and debated by scholars and students of philosophy 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.

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