Terry Eagleton: HOPE WITHOUT OPTIMISM W2 [2015] hardback ZCGIF Nothing normal about that

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How High We Go in the Dark follows a cast of intricately linked characters spanning hundreds of years as humanity endeavours to restore the delicate balance of the world

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Terry Eagleton: HOPE WITHOUT OPTIMISM W2 [2015] hardback ZCGIF Nothing normal about thatIn a virtuoso display of erudition, thoughtfulness and humour, Terry Eagleton teases apart the concept of hope as it has been (often mistakenly) conceptualised over six millennia, from ancient Greece to today. He distinguishes hope from simple optimism, cheeriness, desire, idealism or adherence to the doctrine of Progress, bringing into focus a standpoint that requires reflection and commitment, arises from clear sighted rationality, can be cultivated