Moaté, Laura <br/><br/>
War and Philosophy—Prudence 

 -  2023.<br/>							 
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<br/><br/> Prudence is one of the cardinal virtues. It is the virtue par excellence of the political leader and also of the military chief faced with decisions to be made in action. Prudence does not mean faint-heartedness and inability to act: on the contrary, prudence requires consideration of both event and mission.