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What does it mean?
Borrow argues that hero-worship is a rational and traditional practice among civilized people.
In plain terms
Admiring heroes is rational and used by civilized people.
What can you take from it?
Valuing heroes is a rational social practice.

Where it applies

  • discussing role models
  • analyzing social norms

Putting it to work

  • identify worthy heroes
  • evaluate social admiration

Questions to consider

  • Who deserves our admiration?
  • Is hero-worship rational?

Another view

Hero-worship can lead to uncritical adoration.

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