The Virtue of Hope
I argue that hope is a virtue insofar as it (1) leads to a more realistic view of the future than dispositions like optimism and pessimism, (2) promotes courage, and (3) encourages an important kind of solidarity with others. In light of this proposal, I consider the relationship between hope and ou...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V
[2015]
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Ethical theory and moral practice
Year: 2015, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 337-354 |
IxTheo Classification: | NCB Personal ethics VA Philosophy |
Further subjects: | B
Courage
B Realism B Solidarity B Hope B Optimism |
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