Heroes and Heroism: Can They Exist in Modernity?

The modern era is characterized by dissolution and atomization. Is it possible, in such an era, to have heroes? A hero, to be commemorated, requires a traditional bard or poet to sing or tell his story, but in contemporary society, where and who are the bards? In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Christopher McIntosh and Dr. Arthur Versluis discuss traditional heroes and heroism, and whether they can exist in the modern era.