William Ian Miller
Historian, legal scholar, and author known for work on emotions, honor, and Old Norse literature. Wrote The Mystery of Courage, which explores the moral psychology and cultural meaning of bravery.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 57min
The Mystery of Courage
William Ian Miller, a historian and legal scholar who writes about honor and Old Norse culture, dives into why courage is so hard to define. He explores fear, shame, and honor. He compares charging ahead with simply enduring. He looks at how manhood, social status, martyrdom, and even immoral causes complicate what bravery really means.
