Courage Definition Essay

The problem with the definitions of courage that we covered through the course of this semester is that they are very narrow yet the basic definitions are too broad. As a result of this, each needs to limit the scope of the definition at length. Do we really separate definition of courage for each specific circumstance? Just to name a few, we have battlefield valor, political courage, courage to partake in burdened virtues, religious courage (martyrdom), and fortitude. If a supposed self-evident truth does not hold true in all situations and cannot be aptly summarized in brevity, it is often because of a flaw. Another reason for the multitude of definitions is that each author defines courage from the individual's perspective. This

The body of the graph represents a given action. A linear divide between courage and duty probably is not correct but I seem to have misplaced my graphing software. The divide is arbitrary as pictured. At the top of the y-axis would be an omniscient and omnipotent being. The very bottom of the y-axis would be someone whom society expects absolutely nothing from. In lieu the first example, lets say a corpse. As a person's actions against an obstacle deviate from society's expectations, the courage of the action

You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that. Well, [expletive removed] it, I don't care what you think. I'm trying to do the right thing. I'm tired of Republican-Democrat politics. They can take the job and shove it. I come from a blue-collar background. I'm trying to do the right thing, and that's where I'm going with this(Laessag)."

Risking his career, he is willing to do what he believes is right. By creating this press release, he has all but ruined his chances of being re-elected and angered a large portion of the country. I would place him two thirds up on the y-axis and just past the border between duty and courage on the