In Book III of The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle begins his lengthy discussion on courage. Aristotelian courage is defined much differently than the way modern Western society understands courage. Currently, law enforcement officers, military servicemen, people suffering from certain diseases, or people living in poverty are held up indiscriminately as courageous. In the case of soldiers or law enforcement officers, culture sees courage in their willingness to face danger, in some cases even death, for the greater good. For people suffering from an illness, their courage is usually found in the peace of mind or graciousness they are able show in the midst of a harrowing condition, and for individuals living in poverty, courage is identified in their ability to adapt to dangerous or difficult situations and still come out successful against seemingly impossible odds.…