Great man theory
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| - | {{Template}}The '''Great man theory''' is a [[theory]] held by some that aims to [[philosophy of history|explain history]] by the impact of "Great men", or [[hero]]es: highly influential individuals, either from personal [[charisma]], [[genius]] intellects, or great political impact. | + | {{Template}} |
| + | The '''Great man theory''' is a [[theory]] held by some that aims to [[philosophy of history|explain history]] by the impact of "Great men", or [[hero]]es: highly influential individuals, either from personal [[charisma]], [[genius]] intellects, or great political impact. | ||
| For example, a scholarly follower of the Great Man theory would be likely to study the [[Second World War]] by focusing on the big personalities of the conflict — [[Winston Churchill|Sir Winston Churchill]], [[Adolf Hitler]], [[Benito Mussolini]], [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]], [[Joseph Stalin]], [[Hideki Tojo]], etc. — and view all of the historical events as being tied directly to their own individual decisions and orders. | For example, a scholarly follower of the Great Man theory would be likely to study the [[Second World War]] by focusing on the big personalities of the conflict — [[Winston Churchill|Sir Winston Churchill]], [[Adolf Hitler]], [[Benito Mussolini]], [[Franklin Delano Roosevelt]], [[Joseph Stalin]], [[Hideki Tojo]], etc. — and view all of the historical events as being tied directly to their own individual decisions and orders. | ||
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The Great man theory is a theory held by some that aims to explain history by the impact of "Great men", or heroes: highly influential individuals, either from personal charisma, genius intellects, or great political impact.
For example, a scholarly follower of the Great Man theory would be likely to study the Second World War by focusing on the big personalities of the conflict — Sir Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, Hideki Tojo, etc. — and view all of the historical events as being tied directly to their own individual decisions and orders.
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