2006-12-27 23:17:43 · 13 answers · asked by small 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Being careful means taking precautions in what is best for you and your family. Taking precautions allow you to balance out what the problem is, figure out how you'll handle it, and figure out the solution will play out. Being cowardly consists of running away from the problem without taking the time to figure out what it is, how to handle it, or figure out the solution.
2006-12-28 04:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by Dimples 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intention underlies the real distinction between the two. You may want to be careful, you could be afraid... and assuming you were not depending on the judgement of another person to determine which of the two you are being, cowardly or careful, it would break down to what you real intention is.
You could convince yourself it is being careful and not cowardly... but who are you fooling but yourself - assuming you were alone.
It's interesting to be honest if you think about. Assuming you were in a situation and you were assessing what to do, it would be sort of fun, if one was alone in this sort of test, to see what one would choose - if there were two choices. Would a person so openly admit to himself that he is doing something cowardly, and accept that... ( knowing that no one will know, and that this will remain a secret to himself )... or will that person do what he believe to be more brave? Or will he justify his actions under the words "being careful"? Or will he truly be careful? Or could he simply admit and accept it upon himself to have chosen a cowardly outcome...
I think that, at least in my opinion, being around other people makes us act differently than we would. To realize the truth behind one's character and true identity, the best tests are the ones that he / she would have to undertake alone. I guess that's the only way you'd truly know yourself...
But yes... in the end... it is intention what underlies every action. And it does apply in this case as well.
2006-12-28 08:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by kmanevil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people would say careful is rational and cowardly is irrational.
But in practice, when both are used in hindsight, the difference is simply whether the extra caution proved valuable or costly.
2006-12-28 15:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by Kshaw5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cowardly appears to be careful, but never decides, careful appears cowardly, but executes silently, deftly.
2006-12-28 10:34:28 · answer #4 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being careful is responding to real dangers and trying to protect yourself or others from them, and cowardice is convincing yourself that there are dangers, even if there aren't, just so you don't have to do something you want to avoid.
2006-12-28 17:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by artfuldodger1300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cowardly does or does not do things purly for them selves (selfish) careful is smart
2006-12-28 08:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by ponitail 55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assessing the " Situation"
2006-12-28 07:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by geoff a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intent.
2006-12-28 07:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A coward thinks only of one's self... You can be brave and careful - if you care for someone else's interest.
2006-12-28 07:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by The It Girl ∆☻乐 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's subjective to the opinion of the viewer. But trust me you'll know either one when you see it.
2006-12-28 07:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋