penemue Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Some interesting ideas here re. what a hero is or isn't... http://heroworkshop.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/new-zimbardo-research-a-survey/ It's all about the difference between heroism and altruism. I used to fire up this debate when I taught grade 9 English many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Re: What makes a hero? Hmm. I remember this from NGD a while ago. Some of the names of the 'heroes' they have listed make me physically ill. Some of these people have never taken a risk for a selfless purpose, which is my definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penemue Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Re: What makes a hero? Angelina Jolie as Wonder Woman's mom? COME ON! (Arrested Development Reference, sorry...) That Florence Nightengale.. sheesh.. I think that heroism is a personal decision based on individual choices and sacrifice while altruism is based more on societal and cultural influences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Re: What makes a hero? Angelina Jolie as Wonder Woman's mom? COME ON! (Arrested Development Reference, sorry...) That Florence Nightengale.. sheesh.. I think that heroism is a personal decision based on individual choices and sacrifice while altruism is based more on societal and cultural influences. I think you're correct. Altruism in one society can be horror to another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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