A comparative study of two philosophies of hope: Cardinal Nguyen van Thuan and Gabriel Marcel

Date of Publication

2018

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

Subject Categories

Philosophy

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Philosophy

Thesis Adviser

Jeremiah Joven B. Joaquin

Defense Panel Chair

Maxell C. Aranilla

Defense Panel Member

Lorenz Moises J. Festin
Napoleon M. Mabaquiao, Jr.
Jeane C. Peracullo
Mark Joseph Calano

Abstract/Summary

This dissertation is a critical appraisal of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan philosophy of hope, specifically his idea of hope as a road. For the Cardinal, the Road of Hope ties the act of hoping to our responsibility to others who are reflections of God goodness. This is compared to Gabriel Marcel's view that hope is our desire to be freed from existential despair. Finally, this dissertation argues that the Cardinal's insights about hope lead to an interesting theory of ethics grounded on God's divine will. This theory is from an Asian Catholic perspective.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG007699

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer disc; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Philosophy; Hope--Religious aspects; Hope--Religious aspects--Baptists; Hope—Religious aspects—Catholic Church

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