Frederick Bird Livres

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.

This book examines the historical development of global ethics in practice since WWII, looking at its philosophical and historical significance, and the contemporary challenges it faces.