tied to having the courage to speak the truth despite potential dangers, including social repercussions, political scandal, or even matters of life and death.

Parrhesia involves speaking openly. This involves a distinct connection to truth via honesty, a link to personal life through facing danger, a certain interaction with oneself or others through critique, and a specific relationship with moral principles through freedom and responsibility. Specifically, it is a form of speaking where the speaker shares their personal truth, even