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What lies at the core of heroism?
This book attempts to answer this daunting question. To understand the core of heroism – the forces underlying it – let’s first examine what heroism is at its surface. On the outside, heroism is a behavior, or set of behaviors. These actions are directed toward helping others, and they go beyond expectation and are considered by most people to be extraordinary (Franco, Blau, & Zimbardo, 2011). In addition, heroism involves taking great risks and making exceptional sacrifices (Allison, Goethals, & Kramer, 2017). We observe these extreme helping behaviors and we admire them -- but where do these actions come from? What hidden, internal processes are at work and can explain why some people step up, take chances, and dare to do what most of us are unable to do? What lurks at the core of heroic action?
The burgeoning science of heroism continues to evolve and illuminate the myriad ways that heroes are created and transform society. This volume sheds light on a set of core concepts about heroism. Adopting a psychological perspective, the authors of this volume—all senior psychology majors at the University of Richmond—provide a compelling analysis of the genesis of heroism, the socio-cultural underpinnings of heroism, and the sublime nature of heroism.
Among the core concepts investigated in this volume are moral modeling, anti-heroism, cultural influences, scientific heroism, heroic transformation, heroic mentorship, underdog heroism, martyrdom, contextual heroism, and tragic heroism.
ISBN
9798650178880
Publication Date
2020
Publisher
Palsgrove
City
Richmond, VA
DOI
10.26736/sacore22020
Keywords
psychology, heroism, heroes, leadership, behavior, heroic consciousness
School
School of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Disciplines
Community Psychology | Psychology | Social Psychology | Theory and Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Allison, S. T. (Ed.). (2020). Core Concepts in Heroism Science (Vol. Two). Richmond, VA: Palsgrove.