Courage alone is not a virtue. Courage must coexist with wisdom, moderation, and justice. This is the concept known as the “unity of the virtues.”
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Scott Bennett chats with Professor Chris Gill about the virtues
Courage alone is not a virtue. Courage must coexist with wisdom, moderation, and justice. This is the concept known as the “unity of the virtues.”
Share this with a friend who needs courage
When we think of #courage, we often think of instances of heroism and daring bravery. Stalwart soldiers repelling invaders from their homeland. Quick-thinking bystanders saving a child from drowning. Intrepid undercover agents working covertly to bring down dictatorial regimes. These stunning acts of heroism certainly require courage, and there will always be a close connection betweenContinue reading “Share this with a friend who needs courage”
Let’s be courageous together
Do you regret not being more courageous in life? Are you frustrated because you don’t feel your life gives you opportunities to show courage? Do you feel that you are not naturally courageous? Are you lost because you don’t have a courageous role model to look up to? We think that Stoicism can help. ModernContinue reading “Let’s be courageous together“
Aga Animucka
On a personal level, I’ve found the philosophy has helped me to develop a better mental health routine for myself, given me a tool to manage my social anxiety and look for ways to be more thoughtful about the world and help the Common Good.
Simon Drew
Heraclitus has taught me that there are some mysteries which are better discovered than learned, that poetry, mysticism, philosophy, music and art need not be separate pursuits, that all things change at all times, that all things are one, and that the logos is the rock upon which the wise man builds his home.
Jamie Ryder
On a personal level, I’ve found the philosophy has helped me to develop a better mental health routine for myself, given me a tool to manage my social anxiety and look for ways to be more thoughtful about the world and help the Common Good.
Sofia A Koutlaki
Stoic philosophy is the guiding light on my life journey. It guides my inner search for my best person. It guides me toward the end of my journey with a perspective of internal peace and resolute calm. It teaches me that I can be someone who leaves their mark by making the world a bit better while I am here.
Nona Maiorano
Stoic philosophy is the guiding light on my life journey. It guides my inner search for my best person. It guides me toward the end of my journey with a perspective of internal peace and resolute calm. It teaches me that I can be someone who leaves their mark by making the world a bit better while I am here.
Eve Riches
I had to work hard to overcome my fear. I would think to myself that Marcus Aurelius would say I should really be afraid of not beginning to live!
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