In this collection, we presented 20 definitions of the concepts of “courage” and “cowardice” to help graduates in writing the final essay in this direction. These formulations will be needed for introduction, where it is necessary to characterize the basic terms that make up the semantic core of the chosen topic. We hope that they will benefit students and simplify their work on the essay.
Definition of Courage
- It is fearlessness that helps a person to forget about himself and rush to the salvation of another;
- It is courage when you are capable of taking dangerous actions for yourself in the name of a higher goal;
- It is determination and courage in decision making;
- This is the courage to not think about yourself when it comes to the well-being of loved ones;
- This is overcoming one’s own fears;
- This is a manifestation of courage at a time when you yourself are scared, but you feel responsible for other people;
- This ability, at all costs, to uphold its moral principles, without being led by fear;
- This ability to give moral rebuff to their phobias and instincts;
- This is heroism without pathos and calculation;
- This is a manifestation of fortitude.
Definition of cowardice
- This is the cowardice of a weak person;
- This is a fear of danger, pain or defeat, which is characteristic of selfish and weak-willed people;
- This is shyness and indecision, which a coward cannot defeat;
- It is an indulgence of fear and complete obedience to the instinct of self-preservation;
- This inability to overcome oneself;
- This is a weakness of the spirit and, as a result, the weakness of the body;
- This is the worst human vice, according to Bulgakov;
- This is suspiciousness and excessive exposure to fears;
- This is slavish dependence on prejudice, phobias and instincts;
- This is an immoral character trait that prevents people from acting according to conscience.