From ancient epics to contemporary headlines, humans have spent centuries canonizing courage as a rare and admirable virtue. Aristotle writes, “You will never do anything in this world without courage ...

Miami University President Greg Crawford explores how to build courage through risk-taking despite fear, failure and ...

“If you reflect on the anecdotes of anyone who has faced death and lived to tell you about it, there is almost a universal response,” a psychiatrist told Greenblatt. “They did what they had to do.

Courage is an indispensable yet--even in psychotherapy--surprisingly underrated commodity. Life requires courage. Yet we tend to lose sight of its vital meaning, power and importance. I am not ...

There is little point in being kind, just, merciful, or anything unless we can also be that thing when it matters most. Courage is the noblest of the virtues because it is the one that underwrites all ...

An assembly and short video exploring the theme of courage. Pupils will reflect on what it means to face fears, overcome ...

The iconic Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz captured the essence of courage, as something that isn’t found, but instead forged. It’s a muscle we build through action, repetition, and risk. The Lion ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) On April 1, 2026, The Conversation hosted a webinar examining the virtue of courage.