Single Idea 23433

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / k. Ethics from nature]

Full Idea

A plant needs strong roots in the same way human beings need courage.

Gist of Idea

Humans need courage like a plant needs roots

Source

Philippa Foot (Interview with Philippa Foot [2003], p.33)

Book Reference

-: 'Philosophy Now' [-], p.33


A Reaction

I'm not quite convince by the analogy, but I strongly agree with her basic approach.

Related Idea

Idea 5226 True courage is an appropriate response to a dangerous situation [Aristotle]