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Allison And George R. Goethals: The Purpose Of Heroism

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Researchers Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals discuss in an article for the University of Richmond that since the purpose of women in early civilizations was to reproduce and take care of children, they led a life of low risk. Men on the other hand would experience more risks through jobs and war that this became the way society viewed heroism. The purpose of heroism on many occasions is to set an example. Although a normal person will not be able to act like those in fairy tales or movies, it can encourage them to improve their own actions, or fix their faults. Heroism can not only directly help others, nevertheless, indirectly cause personal improvement. The definition of heroism is a collection of the ideas that have survived

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