On the Role of Heroes in Political and Economic Processes
Journal
Kyklos
ISSN
0023-5962
ISSN-Digital
1467-6435
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2002-05-01
Author(s)
Abstract
After discussing various approaches about heroic behaviour in the literature, we first define and classify moral behaviour, in distinction to intrinsically motivated and "prudent" behaviour. Then, we present some arguments on the function of heroic behaviour in a modern democratic society, before we turn to the analysis of heroic behaviour. We conclude with some remarks on methodological as well as social problems which arise or may arise if behaviour can not be influenced by extrinsic incentives.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Publisher
Helbing & Lichtenhahn
Publisher place
Basel
Volume
55
Number
2
Start page
179
End page
196
Pages
18
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
58733