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Local Goods, Global Good, and Desire | Candace Vogler

The Thomistic Institute

CHAPTER

Exploring Desire for Divinity and Philosophy of Higher Goods

The chapter delves into the critique of desire limited to human life and explores the concept of seeking divinity or higher beings as an inherent aspect of desiring a good human life. Philosophical perspectives from St. Augustine to Aristotle are discussed, emphasizing the pursuit of spiritual goods and higher goods for harmony and meaning.

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