Heroes
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Overthink
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Philosophy
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Publication Date |
Jan 03, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:58:06

I’m holding out for a hero. From Achilles to Odysseus and modern day heroes, what does it mean to be a hero, and why are we obsessed with hero worship? In episode 68 of Overthink, Ellie and David dissect the figure of the hero, from its masculinist overtones to how it differs from other morally praiseworthy figures, such as the saint. They discuss how the concept of heroism has changed over time from the time of Homer to the age of CNN.

Works DiscussedAri Kohen, Untangling Heroism Marina McCoy, Wounded HeroesFriedrich Nietzche, “On the Uses and Liabilities of History for Life”J.O. Urmson, “Of Saints and Heroes”Philip Zimbardo and Zeno Franco, “The Banality of Heroism”Zeno Franco, Scott T. Allison, et. al, "Heroism Research: A Review of Theories, Methods, Challenges, and Trends"

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