The Emptiness of Hope: Linking Ernesto Laclau’s Empty Signifier and Buddhist Shunyata to Affirm That Hope Does Not Disappoint

In an era marked by uncertainty—political upheavals, existential crises, and the relentless churn of global events—hope often emerges as a fragile beacon. Yet, as the Apostle Paul asserts in Romans 5:5, “hope does not disappoint us.” This profound declaration invites deeper philosophical inquiry: How can hope, seemingly vulnerable to the whims of reality, evade disappointment? To explore this, we...