The Fulcrum of Courage

The Fulcrum of Courage

Historical Fiction

Is courage rational?

How notions seem wise even when they are foolish.

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Andrew Nuttall
Jan 08, 2023
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The Fulcrum of Courage, Part 4

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Children between the ages of 3 and 5 begin to understand abstract concepts but have difficulty telling fantasy from reality.

Their imaginations grow more and more vivid. At the same time, they learn how the actions of others are not determined by reality per se, but by their beliefs about rea…

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