The Foundation of Courage

Courage is presented as a foundational virtue necessary for personal development and habit change. Without courage, the practice of other virtues becomes difficult, as argued by Samuel Johnson and elaborated by Aristotle. Recognizing the essence of courage requires a clear understanding of its nature, which often eludes individuals due to a lack of education on the subject. This discussion emphasizes the need for practice and exposure to cultivate a proper understanding of virtue, helping to differentiate between courage and its opposites, cowardice and recklessness.