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Old 06-02-2013, 09:40 AM   #26
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Re: Heroism...???

I appreciate Carsten's contribution very much. I have worked closely enough with Germans of my generation to have a great deal of respect for the way Germany has managed the post-war reconstruction of their culture, and in that context this suspicion of the hero label is, I think, very healthy.

But I'm unwilling to lose the concept. There's too much cynicism in the world as it is... I think we do well to remember the best examples of humanity we have. No, you can't measure heroism with a tape measure. But not one of the most important aspects of life can be measured that way.

As for definitions, I think James Darwin's at the top is as good as any and better than most. Doesn't require recognition. Just requires the willingness to do the right thing at a difficult moment.

Evolution doesn't prove God doesn't exist, any more than hammers prove carpenters don't exist.
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Old 06-03-2013, 08:13 AM   #27
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Re: Heroism...???

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Dear Mary,
Read 'No name on the Bullet' the biography of Audie Murphy.Audie made Rambo, Chuck Norris, Arnie look like big girls blouses.He is buried in Arlington Cemetery.A true hero, not the crap you get nowadays [like overpaid footballers etc ], Cheers, Joe.
Everyone's heard of Audie Murphy. Haviaras' character is very different.
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Old 06-03-2013, 02:29 PM   #28
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Re: Heroism...???

Let me add one thing to James Darwin's definition of "heroism", and that is the feeling of fear, so:

Heroism: To put yourself in harm's way for someone else, while, at the same time attempting to accomplish some worthy goal or objective, which is not personally self-serving, all while overcoming fear for one's own safety and life. James Darwin

This addition seems to bring in Amiel's mention of the soul overcoming the flesh to perform a "heroic" act.
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