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Routledge Untangling Heroism: Classical Philosophy and the Hero

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Explore how classical philosophy shaped our understanding of heroism with this Routledge scholarly work that traces the roots of heroic concepts from ancient times to today. The book examines why contemporary society applies the label of hero to such diverse figures-firefighters, foster fathers, freedom fighters-and investigates what truly distinguishes heroic behaviour from ordinary difficulty or impressiveness. Through careful analysis of classical conceptions, author Ari Kohen reveals how ancient philosophical traditions illuminate modern confusion about heroism, offering readers a framework for understanding what motivates heroic action and why certain heroes appear more heroic than others in contemporary culture. This academic exploration bridges ancient Greek and Roman thought with present-day applications, making it essential reading for those interested in ethics, philosophy, and the historical development of moral ideals.

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Routledge Innovations in Political Theory series book that applies classical philosophy directly to modern heroism debates.

Ari Kohen's analysis contrasts ancient heroic ideals with contemporary classifications of firefighters, foster fathers, and freedom fighters.

Examines classical conceptions of the hero to clarify why modern society struggles to define heroism consistently.

Explores what motivates heroic action and the philosophical criteria that distinguish true heroism from impressive behaviour.

Academic resource grounded in ancient history and civilisation suitable for philosophy, ethics, and political theory students.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
04 December 2013
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16 May 2013

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