The Art of Manliness

Episode #34: The Stuff Heroes Are Made of With Frank Farley

Apr 4, 2014
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INSIGHT

Heroes Guide Values Not Worship

  • Heroes shape culture and personal direction rather than deserve blind worship.
  • We need both world-changing figures and everyday local heroes to model moral action.
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Five Core Traits Of Heroes

  • Common hero traits include courage, generosity, competence, honesty, and risk-taking.
  • Emotional affection toward the hero also matters for their influence.
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Person And Situation Together

  • Heroic behavior arises from both personality and environment, not pure nature or nurture.
  • Genetic predispositions (e.g., risk tolerance) interact with upbringing and experience.
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