definition for: #MoralCourage

Moral courage is displayed in intentions, decisions and actions when one chooses the good/right and rejects the bad/wrong. Courage is required to take action when one has doubts or fears about the consequences. Moral courage therefore involves deliberation or careful thought. Reflex action or dogmatic fanaticism do not involve moral courage because such impulsive actions are not based upon moral reasoning. Douglas N Walton, "Moral Deliberation and Conduct", Courage, a philosophical investigation.