Moral Bravery in Education

This chapter examines the concept of moral bravery through literary examples, notably Gandalf's confrontation with Wormtongue. It critiques the cultural preference for gentleness over boldness in virtue education and argues for educators to inspire students to actively embody the virtues of literary heroes. The discussion highlights the need for critical engagement in moral and political issues within education, emphasizing that true learning should not be politically neutral.