

Heroes and Hero Worship | Guest: J. Burden | 3/18/24
Mar 18, 2024
Exploring Thomas Carlyle's 'Great Man' theory of history, the importance of hero worship, influence on contemporary thinkers, challenges within the modern ruling class, virtues in leadership, and critical analysis of societal beliefs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Influence of Carlisle on Contemporary Thinkers
01:49 • 2min
Exploring the Influence of a Hidden Literary Figure and Discussions on Heroes
03:37 • 3min
Exploring Hero Worship Through Carlisle's Work
06:53 • 16min
Exploring Hero Worship and Civilization Formation
23:04 • 4min
The Crisis of Belief in Societal Heroes
27:11 • 7min
Challenges within the Modern Ruling Class and the Loss of Legitimacy
34:11 • 2min
The Role of Virtue in Leadership and Historical Legacies
36:41 • 19min
Critical Analysis of Current Events and Societal Beliefs
55:42 • 4min