The Ethics of Courage

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Exploring the evolution of courage, this two-volume work delves into its interpretations from Greek antiquity through the medieval period to modern times. The first volume starts with Homeric poetry, highlighting the valor of demi-gods like Heracles, Achilles, and Ulysses, alongside their tragic downfalls. It transitions into classical perspectives that intertwine courage with rational wisdom and truth, while addressing fears of enemies and existential anxieties through various disciplines, including medicine, military history, and moral philosophy.