First Comparative Linguistic Study of ‘Courage’ as Part of Spirituality

This study investigates how courage is linguistically conceptualized as part of spirituality in different languages and cultures. Utilizing contrastive semantic analysis, lexical field comparison, and cross-linguistic methods, the research compares lexical conceptualizations of courage in relation to spiritual values in English and Uzbek (as examples of distinct linguistic cultures). Findings reveal both universal semantic patterns and culture-specific conceptualizations of courage as a spiritual virtue, reflecting how language encodes values and worldviews. Implications extend to translation studies and cross-cultural communication.