Plato

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Laches (eBook, ePUB)

What Is Courage? - Plato's Philosophical Exploration of Bravery and Character

Übersetzer: Zengerink, Tim

Beschreibung

What if courage wasn't just strength in battle-but a deeper strength of character in all of life?

In Laches, Plato invites us into a conversation between Socrates and two celebrated Athenian generals-Laches and Nicias-who are asked to evaluate a training method for young men. As the discussion deepens, Socrates shifts the topic from techniques of war to the essence of virtue itself: What is courage? Is it fearlessness? Knowledge? Endurance? Or something more?

This modern translation captures the clarity and sincerity of one of Plato's most engaging dialogues. Through questioning and reflection, Laches reveals how difficult it is to define courage-and how vital it is to understand it, not just in combat, but in raising children, facing adversity, and leading a good life.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

• A Philosophical Quest to Define Courage - Join Socrates in exploring the nature of bravery, from the battlefield to everyday decisions.
• Dialogue with Athenian Generals - See how experience, leadership, and philosophical reasoning intersect in real-life application.
• An Accessible Modern Translation - Clear, engaging prose brings Plato's wisdom to the present with renewed relevance.
• Timeless Themes of Virtue and Moral Strength - Reflect on how we form character and whether true courage lies in action or insight.
• A Conversation that Transcends Time - A must-read for those interested in ethics, parenting, leadership, and personal development.

Whether you're a philosopher, a parent, or a person striving to live with integrity, Laches will challenge and inspire your understanding of what it truly means to be courageous.

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Autor

During the Classical era of ancient Greece, the philosopher Plato was born in Athens. He established the Academy, the first university on the European continent, as well as the Platonist school of philosophy. His interpretation of Plotinus had a significant impact on both Islam and Christianity. His theory of Forms, sometimes known as Platonism, is his most well-known contribution. He is also the inspiration for the Platonic solids and Platonic love. Plato was one of the most important figures in the ancient world, and his body of work is said to have persisted unaltered for more than 2,400 years. Even though little of his predecessors' writings have survived, it is believed that he had a significant impact on the works of Socrates, Heraclitus, Pythagoras, and Parmenides. On a tract of land in the Grove of Hecademus or Academus, a mythical Attic figure, Plato built it. The Academy remained in operation until Lucius Cornelius Sulla demolished it in 84 BC. Seneca claims that Plato passed away on the day of his birth at the age of 81. The Suda reports that he lived to be 82 years old, but Neanthes states that he was 84 years old. Tertullian said that Plato merely passed away while sleeping. By will, Plato bequeathed his Iphistiadae land to a younger relative.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Library of Alexandria
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781806293001
• Artikelnr.: 74883708