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Part 2: The Act (Lesson 3: Moral Courage)


Moral Courage
We have learned that in morality, over-reliance on feelings, to say the least, is
disadvantageous. In resolving moral dilemmas, we are thus advised to guide our
emotions with reason, if not to totally suppress them. But reason, for many ethicists, is
also not enough in carrying our moral decisions.
Moral courage is also as important.
The Importance of Will and Moral Courage
Moral Courage means “doing the right thing even at the risk of inconvenience, ridicule,
punishment, loss of job or security or social status, etc. Moral courage requires that we
rise above the apathy, complacency, hatred, cynicism, and fear-mongering in our
political systems, socioeconomic divisions, and cultural/religious differences”
Will refers to that faculty of the mind which chooses, at the moment of making decision,
the strongest desire from among the various desires present. “Will does not refer to any
particular desire, but rather to the capacity to act decisively on one’s desires Within
philosophy the will is important as one of the distinct parts of the mind, along with
reason and understanding. It is considered important in ethics because of its central role
in enabling a person to act deliberately.”
The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer explained that when we become
conscious of ourselves, we recognize that our essential qualities are endless urging,
craving, striving, wanting, and desiring. He said that these are features of that which we
call our will.
According to Schopenhauer, will “is the innermost essence, the kernel, of every
particular thing and also of the whole. It appears in every blindly acting force of nature,
and also in the deliberate conduct of man.”
Will power refer to the “inner strength to make a decision, take action, and handle and
execute any aim or task until it is accomplished, regardless of inner and outer
resistance, discomfort or difficulties. It bestows the ability to overcome laziness,
temptations and negative habits, and to carry out actions, even if they require effort, are
unpleasant and tedious or are contrary to one’s habits.”
Having moral courage and will means doing the right thing, which may include listening
to our conscience, that quiet voice within. Disregarding that voice may lead to feelings
of inadequacy, guilt and diminished personal integrity. For parents, using will power
usually demands putting aside compelling but momentary pleasures or comforts in
order to set a good example for their children can be the good parents they wish to be.
Moral courage demands us to make judgments about what behaviors or acts are
supportive of our ethical ideologies or highest ideals, and which ones are destructive.
Moral courage and will require us to recognize our responsibilities and be accountable
to the consequences of our own actions.
Developing Will and Moral Courage
Develop and practice self-discipline
The concept of self-discipline involves the rejection of instant gratification in favor of
something better. Ethically applied, it may refer to the giving up of instant pleasure and
satisfaction for a higher and better goal such as executing a good rational moral
decision.
Self-control includes nurturing the ability to stick to actions, thoughts, and behavior,
which lead to moral improvement and success. It encompasses endowing the inner
strength to focus all the energy on a moral goal and persevere until it is accomplished.
Do mental strength training
This method is never reserved for a few special people. One of the most simple and
effective methods under this strength training involves declining to satisfy unimportant
and unnecessary desires.
Trainings like these add to the storehouse of one’s inner strength. By following a
methodical method of training, a person can reach far, have more control over oneself
and one’s life, realize ethical goals, and achieve satisfaction and peace of mind.
Draw inspiration from people of great courage
People usually admire and respect courageous persons who have won great success
by manifesting self-discipline and will power. These include people in all walks of life,
who with sheer will power and moral courage, overcame difficulties and hardships, have
improved their moral life, advanced on the spiritual or moral path, and became worthy of
imitation.
When we see individuals put their comfort, safety, security, reputation, or even life on
the line for a cause they believe in, or for an ideal that matters more than personal
wellbeing, we witness moral courage and action.
Repeatedly do acts that exhibit moral courage and will
Practice makes perfect. If one wishes to nurture the moral courage and will in him, he
must strive doing the act that manifest them whenever opportunity allows it.
Avoid deeds that show lack of moral courage and will
This involves evading acts that show irresponsibility, cowardice, apathy, rashness,
imprudence, ill will, and wickedness.

self-control
it includes nurturing the ability to stick to actions, thoughts, and behavior, which lead to
moral improvement and success
self-control
it encompasses endowing the inner strength to focus all the energy on a moral goal and
persevere until it is accomplished
mental strength training
this involves declining to satisfy unimportant and unnecessary desires
parents
they exhibit will power by putting aside compelling but momentary pleasures or comforts
in order to set a good example for their children
will
does not refer to any particular desire, but rather to the capacity to act decisively on
one's desires present
arthur schopenhauer
german philosopher who explained that
our essential qualities are
URGING, CRAVING, STRIVING, WANTING, DESIRING
arthur schopenhauer
according to him,
will is the innermost essence,, the kernel, of every particular thing and also of the whole
will
the innermost essence,, the kernel, of every particular thing and also of the whole
arthur schopenhauer
he believed that the will is primary and uses knowledge in order to find an object that
will satisfy its craving
will power
the inner strength to make a decision, take action, and handle and execute any aim or
task until it is accomplished, regardless of inner and outer resistance, discomfort or
difficulties
will power
it bestows the ability to overcome laziness, temptations and negative habits, and to
carry out actions, even if they require effort, are unpleasant and tedious or are contrary
to one's habits
conscience
the quite voice within us which when disregarded may lead to feelings of inadequacy,
guilt and diminished personal inteegrity
moral courage
this requires us to recognize our responsibilities and be accountable to the
consequences of our own actions
self-discipline
the rejection of instant gratification in favor of something better; it is the giving up of
instant pleasure and satisfaction for a higher and better goal such as executing a good
rational moral decision
moral courage
doing the right thing even at the risk of inconvenience, ridicule, punishment, etc
will
refers to the faculty of mind which chooses, at the moment of making decision, the
strongest desire from among the various desires present

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