Philosophy
The Philosophy of Hope and Its Role in Ethical Life
Quick fact
Unlike mere optimism, hope acknowledges uncertainty and requires the belief that something good is possible, making it a uniquely human response to the future that can motivate ethical action even when success is not guaranteed.
Why this is interesting
We all feel hope, but could it be that hope is not merely a feeling but a moral act? What if hoping—or failing to hope—makes us better or worse people?