On the role of heroes in political and economic processes
By: Kirchgasner, Gebhard.
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ArticlePublisher: 2002Description: p.179-95.Subject(s): Economic systems
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KyklosSummary: 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. 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. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 55, Issue no: 2 | Available | AR53026 |
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. 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. - Reproduced.
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