We must now consider, in the first place, fear; and, secondly, daring. With regard to fear, four things must be considered: (1) Fear, in itself; (2) Its object; (3) Its cause; (4) Its effect. Under the first head there are four points of inquiry:

A1 Whether fear is a passion of the soul?

A2 Whether fear is a special passion?

A3 Whether there is a natural fear?

A4 Of the species of fear.