Defining Heroism: Objectively Possible or In the Eye of the Beholder?

Authors

Scott T. Allison, University of RichmondFollow
George R. Goethals, University of RichmondFollow

Abstract

A number of scholars have attempted to define heroism (see Franco, Blau, & Zimbardo, 2011). We applaud these efforts while also agreeing with Joseph Campbell (1988) that heroism is ultimately in the eye of the beholder.

Document Type

Unpublished Paper

Publication Date

2015

Recommended Citation

Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals. 2015. "Defining Heroism: Objectively Possible or In the Eye of the Beholder?" The SelectedWorks of Scott T. Allison