Single Idea 23907

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage]

Full Idea

Socrates thought that courage is scientific knowledge.

Gist of Idea

Courage is scientific knowledge

Source

report of Socrates (reports of career [c.420 BCE]) by Aristotle - Eudemian Ethics 1230a06

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Eudemian Ethics', ed/tr. Reeve, C.D.C. [Hackett 2021], p.40


A Reaction

Aristotle himself says that reason produces courage, but he also says it arises from natural youthful spirits. I favour the view that there is a strong rational component in true courage.