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The Hero in History: Study in Limitation and Possibility

Name: The Hero in History: Study in Limitation and Possibility
ISBN: 9781779791184

Sidney Hook,

English
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The Hero in History: Study in Limitation and Possibility

Sidney Hook,

About this book

Sidney Hook's The Hero in History is a penetrating analysis of the role of individual agency in shaping historical events. Engaging with thinkers like Hegel, Marx, and Carlyle, Hook explores the tension between historical determinism and the power of personal decision. He classifies "heroes" into eventful and event-making figures, arguing that while some merely participate in great events, others decisively change the course of history. With philosophical depth and political urgency, Hook reflects on figures like Lenin, Napoleon, and Gandhi, challenging readers to consider how character, circumstance, and choice intersect. A classic in historical and political theory, this work remains vital for anyone examining the forces that move societies.

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