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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