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Hope, Idealism, Potential, Invention, Integration

Definition

  • belief in perfectibility
  • inner container for grace and revelation
  • knowledge of ways of improving, beautifying
  • ability to change the point of view, intellectually
  • ability to discover the whole given an incomplete set of parts
  • the ability to transfigurate, and hold a point of view that increases beauty

subtypes:

  • Wonder, (θαυμάζω, thaumazó) vitality of mentaly exploring and linking concepts. It is also the highest part of Beauty
  • Creativity: sharing Wonder
  • Provable framework for Optimism

Dendencies

  • Major
    • Faith, Clarity of Implication: develops Hope by a clear definition of Potential
    • Justice: when rendered develops just Hope; when not rendered destroys just Hope
    • Charity: is the external result of heartfelt Hope
    • Fortitude: is the internal result of Hope
    • Prudence: Hope should not be overlooked by Prudence

Correspondences

  • Classical Greek
    • Arete: "excellence", "virtue". It signifies the fulfillment of purpose or function: the act of living up to one's full potential.
  • Hinduism
    • Brahmacharya (ब्रह्मचर्य): Chastity, marital fidelity, sexual restraint
  • Islam
    • Tawbah (Repentance): Continually seeking forgiveness from Allah and turning away from sin are fundamental aspects of Islamic virtue.
  • Christianity
    • Hope
    • Repentance: A continuous process of self-examination and turning towards God.
  • Judaism
    • Emunah (Faith or Trust in God): This entails a deep and abiding faith in God, often seen as faithfulness to God's covenant.
  • Buddhism
    • Mettā: goodwill, friendliness, loving-kindness