Massimo Pigliucci on Why Virtue Matters
The Daily Stoic
The Difference between Simple Bravery and the Cardinal Virtue of Courage
Simple bravery is not the same as the cardinal virtue of courage./nBravery involves facing physical danger, regardless of the reasons behind it./nMorally courageous people only face consequences of their actions when they are morally salient./nCourage is not about impressing others or showing off, but doing the right thing./nSome instances of courage may be driven by non-model or immoral reasons./nImmoral bravery exists when individuals fight for morally questionable causes, but it does not make them courageous in the sense of cardinal virtues.
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