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ISBN 10: 0520332997
ISBN 13: 9780520332997
Author: Douglas N. Walton
A Philosophical Investigation by Douglas N. Walton offers an in-depth exploration of courage as both a philosophical and practical virtue. This seminal work examines courage through historical, ethical, and practical lenses, providing a thorough analysis of its role in moral reasoning and human character. Through engaging examples and a meticulous study of action theory, Walton delves into the complexities of courage, its psychological and ethical dimensions, and its indispensable role in achieving personal integrity and societal good. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of philosophy, ethics, and human behavior.
Combining historical perspectives with contemporary philosophical discourse, Walton's investigation illuminates how courage manifests in various contexts, from heroic acts of bravery to everyday moral challenges. With a focus on practical reasoning, this book dissects the elements that constitute courageous actions, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this vital human quality. Whether addressing Aristotle's balanced deliberation or modern ethical dilemmas, A Philosophical Investigation serves as both a foundational text and a compelling narrative about the enduring significance of courage in human life.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1986.
1. Courage as a Topic of Inquiry
1.1 The Meaning of Courage
1.2 Courage as a Problem in Ethics
1.3 Rejection of the Moral Value of Courage
1.4 Supererogation
1.5 Actions and Goals
1.6 Virtues and Personal Ideals
2. Popular Images of Courage
2.1 Two Views of Courage
2.2 The Two Views Compared
2.3 Courage as a Heroic Quality
2.4 The Hero as a Moral Model
2.5 The Pitfalls of Heroism
2.6 Courage of the Villain
3. Existing Accounts of Courage
3.1 Plato on Courage
3.2 Aristotle on Courage
3.3 Aquinas on Courage
3.4 Von Wright and Foot on Courage
3.5 The Wallace Analysis of Courage
3.6 Values and Practical Virtues
4. Basic Structure of the Courageous Act
4.1 The Definition as Normative Requirement
4.2 The Psychological Element
4.3 Risk, Danger, and Difficulty
4.4 Basic Definitions of Courage and Cowardice
4.5 Objections and Replies
5. The Outer Edges
5.1 Courage, Bravery, and Intrepid Action
5.2 Determination and Presence of Mind
5.3 Constitutional Cowardice and Courage
5.4 Moral and Physical Courage
5.5 Can Animals Be Courageous?
5.6 Altruism and Courage
6. Moral Deliberation and Conduct
6.1 Reasoning in Practical Ethics
6.2 Attitudes and Life Purposes
6.3 Historical Judgments of Courage
6.4 Courageous Compromise: A Contradiction?
6.5 Finding Advantages in the Circumstances
6.6 Justified Belief and Commitment
7. Deliberation in Particular Circumstances
7.1 Relationship of Fear and Courage
7.2 Courage and Rationality
7.3 Satisficing
7.4 An Allegation of Cowardice
7.5 MacIntyre on the Virtues
7.6 Virtue Ethics and Personal Consistency
8. Practical Reasoning
8.1 Practical Inferences
8.2 Binding Nature of Practical Inference
8.3 Consistency of Statements and Actions
8.4 Why-Questions in Dialogue
8.5 Position in Dialogue
8.6 Are Courage and Cowardice Opposites?
9. Ethical Theory and Justification of Courageous Acts
9.1 Personal Excellence of Actions
9.2 Value and Valor
9.3 Ethics of Ideals and Aspirations
9.4 Difficulty, Danger, and Commitment
9.5 Courage and Inspiration
9.6 Personal Integrity and Conscience
10. Courage as a Quality of Character
10.1 Courage Based on Integrity: A Case Study
10.2 Dispositions
10.3 Mountain Climbing and Self-Knowledge
10.4 Character and Commitment
10.5 Courage as a Virtue
10.6 Persons and Virtues
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