The Generative Power of Hope

Anticipating Possibilities in Times of Crises

Autor*innen

• Frederick Bird

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Politikwissenschaft

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Exploring the concept of hope as a generative virtue, this book delves into its practical and philosophical dimensions in the context of contemporary crises like climate change and environmental degradation. The author examines hope as a balanced response between despair and wishful thinking, emphasizing its role in navigating uncertainty. Historical insights from thinkers such as Niebuhr and Arendt enrich the analysis, highlighting the importance of history in addressing current challenges. Ultimately, it presents hope as a social practice that empowers individuals to effect change.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback