About this episode

The episode explores the nature of courage as a cardinal virtue in Stoicism and its development through personal experience and modern science.

Courage, one of the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism, is what I consider the fuel for virtue, and really for living a good life. But what does courage actually look like? Are we born courageous or it it something we can develop? In today’s episode we’re going to dive into what Stoics taught about courage and how it’s backed up by modern science. "Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point." —C.S. Lewis

More episodes of Stoic Coffee Break

• Interview with Jon Brooks: Stoicism and Emotions | 383 · July 14, 2026 · 1h 6m
• Interview with Kelly McGinnis: What it Takes to Really Lead | 381 · June 14, 2026 · 1h 8m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Stoic Coffee Break podcast page.