
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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A Philosophy of Hope
About this book
From a leading popular philosopher, an uplifting meditation on the nature and power of optimism. In this book Lars Svendsen embarks on a profound exploration of the nature of hope, asking what exactly hope is and how it differs from related phenomena such as wishful thinking. He argues that hope is rooted in the ability to shape one's future, crucial for a society built on freedom instead of fear. Svendsen highlights hope's vital role in giving life meaning, and its intimate connection to identity. He shows that, while hope cannot magically transform the world, it can empower individuals to focus on achievable goals rather than pressing challenges. Ultimately, A Philosophy of Hope demonstrates the capacity of hope to propel both individuals and the world in a positive direction.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half-title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- ONE: What Is Hope?
- TWO: Defining Hope
- THREE: Is Hope Irrational?
- FOUR: Hope and Freedom
- FIVE: The Politics of Hope
- SIX: To Hope Well and to Hope Badly
- SEVEN: Eternal and Finite Hope
- EIGHT: What Can I Hope For? Immanuel Kant and Maria von Herbert
- NINE: Optimism, Pessimism and Hope
- TEN: Losing Hope
- ELEVEN: Hope and Meaning in Life
- REFERENCES
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- INDEX OF NAMES