Philosophy Bites

Michael Lamb on Augustine on Hope

<p>Augustine is usually described as a pessimist with a bleak view of human evil and corruption. Michael Lamb thinks that is a simplistic reading. Augustine has interesting things to say about hope as a virtue. </p> <p> </p>

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