Socrates Wise Endurance Analysis

Socrates once again challenges Laches’ theory of courage being “wise endurance of the soul.” Socrates says that foolish endurance would be more valiant because when an individual is willing to put himself in an uncertain situation while being uncertain of the outcome speaks a lot about ones courage and overall character. Socrates then provides an example in order to challenge Laches’ theory. A soldier who goes forth and rides on horseback without proper knowledge as to how to ride or fight on horseback is braver than a simple cavalryman. Since going into battle is clearly dangerous altogether, it is more courageous to go forth and push on without knowing how to fight properly on horseback if it will be more beneficial to his side when loss