Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) Philosophical Thought 1973-2873 4 1 2024 05 30 Caution in Supererogation Caution in Supererogation 61 69 23110 10.58209/jpt.4.1.61 FA S.M. Eslami Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2024 02 06 It seems natural to think that Dehqan-e Fadakar did something beyond his duty. But this judgment requires explanation. How come there are most reasons for an action and thus it is praiseworthy, but it is not obligatory? Discussions about supererogation start with this question but go further beyond that. In this short note for Farsi readers, I mention some aspects of the problem of supererogation. Furthermore, I also mention “The Cautionary Account of Supererogation” recently proposed based on the ethical work of Miskawayh (d. 1030). So, I discuss the importance of the problem and mention some neglected resources for further explanation. It seems natural to think that Dehqan-e Fadakar did something beyond his duty. But this judgment requires explanation. How come there are most reasons for an action and thus it is praiseworthy, but it is not obligatory? Discussions about supererogation start with this question but go further beyond that. In this short note for Farsi readers, I mention some aspects of the problem of supererogation. Furthermore, I also mention “The Cautionary Account of Supererogation” recently proposed based on the ethical work of Miskawayh (d. 1030). So, I discuss the importance of the problem and mention some neglected resources for further explanation. https://jpt.modares.ac.ir/article_23110_90915208c601cc8c86ad01250ee90c12.pdf