Title
A World Without Heroes: The Modern Tragedy by George Roche-Hardcover – January 1, 1987
A World Without Heroes: The Modern Tragedy by George Roche explores the diminishing presence of heroes in contemporary society. Roche, a former president of Hillsdale College, delves into how the ideals and virtues traditionally embodied by heroes—courage, honor, sacrifice—are fading in the modern world. He argues that this decline has significant implications for individuals and society as a whole, affecting our values, aspirations, and collective identity.
Roche's work challenges readers to reconsider the importance of heroism and the role it plays in shaping cultures and civilizations. By examining historical and cultural shifts, he underscores the necessity of heroes as exemplars of human potential and moral excellence. The book likely emphasizes the consequences of heroism's erosion, urging readers to contemplate its implications for our shared future.
If you're interested in exploring the concept of heroism and its relevance in contemporary times, Roche's perspective offers a thought-provoking analysis worth considering.
Product details
- Publisher : Hillsdale College Press; First ed.,1987. Second Printing 1989.
- Language: English
- Pages: 368
- ISBN-10 : 0916308898
- ISBN-13 : 978-0916308896
- Item Weight : 1 pound
- Condition: Very Good
- Dust Jacket: Fine in a Mylar protective sleeve.
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A World Without Heroes: The Modern Tragedy by George Roche explores the diminishing presence of heroes in contemporary society. Roche, a former president of Hillsdale College, delves into how the ideals and virtues traditionally embodied by heroes—courage, honor, sacrifice—are fading in the modern world. He argues that this decline has significant implications for individuals and society as a whole, affecting our values, aspirations, and collective identity.
Roche's work challenges readers to reconsider the importance of heroism and the role it plays in shaping cultures and civilizations. By examining historical and cultural shifts, he underscores the necessity of heroes as exemplars of human potential and moral excellence. The book likely emphasizes the consequences of heroism's erosion, urging readers to contemplate its implications for our shared future.
If you're interested in exploring the concept of heroism and its relevance in contemporary times, Roche's perspective offers a thought-provoking analysis worth considering.
Product details
- Publisher : Hillsdale College Press; First ed.,1987. Second Printing 1989.
- Language: English
- Pages: 368
- ISBN-10 : 0916308898
- ISBN-13 : 978-0916308896
- Item Weight : 1 pound
- Condition: Very Good
- Dust Jacket: Fine in a Mylar protective sleeve.
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