Heroism in a World of Cynicism and Celebrity

by Dick Keyes

Who is a hero? Start by thinking of three kinds of notable people -- talents, celebrities, and heroes. Talents do something really well. Celebrities are well known, usually for having some talent. Heroes rightly understood, have lived with a moral excellence that is worthy to be emulated.

We find two blocks to taking heroism seriously in our society -- cynicism and trivialization by celebrity. They seem to work in opposite directions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1938367642
• ISBN13: 9781938367649
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Richard B. Keyes
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"