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American Journal of Philological Sciences

Peer Reviewed | Open Access | E-ISSN: 2771-2273
Published Article

Linguocultural Features of Courage as A Component of The Semantic Field of Spirituality

Linguocultural Features of Courage as A Component of The Semantic Field of Spirituality

Authors

  • Jurayeva Moxinabonu Komil qizi
    Lecturer at Asia International University, Doctoral Researcher (PhD) at Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37547/ajps/Volume06Issue03-53

Keywords:

Courage spirituality semantic field

Abstract

The present study examines the linguocultural characteristics of courage as an important component of the semantic field of spirituality. Courage is interpreted not merely as bravery, fearlessness, or the ability to confront physical danger, but as a multidimensional value-oriented concept that incorporates emotional, volitional, ethical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual meanings. From a linguocultural perspective, the conceptual content of courage is closely connected with culturally established ideas about dignity, honour, conscience, responsibility, faith, sacrifice, perseverance, moral integrity, and the ability to remain committed to ethical principles in difficult circumstances. The study employs semantic-field analysis, componential analysis, conceptual analysis, linguocultural interpretation, contextual analysis, and conceptual metaphor analysis.

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