
Virtue and the Desire for Happiness in a Secular Age | Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Virtue and Happiness
This chapter delves into the significance of virtues in achieving true happiness, contrasting virtues with vices and how they influence one's pursuit of authentic goods. It discusses the impact of luck and misfortune on happiness, while also examining philosophical perspectives on virtues and the desire for more in life. The conversation extends to the role of supernatural virtues in Christianity, the concept of heaven as ultimate fulfillment, and the struggles with love in a secular age.
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