Laches

Synopsis

Laches is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient greek philosopher plato. It is a discussion between two prominent athenians, laches and nicias, and socrates about the nature of courage. The dialogue begins with laches and nicias seeking advice from socrates on how to educate their sons in the virtues of courage and bravery. Socrates then proceeds to question their understanding of courage and challenges their beliefs about what it means to be courageous.