Contrary to the thought of submission to the will of Heaven, pessimistic hopelessness or nihilism, Bloch's philosophy of hope is future-oriented, active, enterprising and full of challenge.

与听天由命、悲观绝望和虚无主义相反，布洛赫的希望哲学是一种面向未来、积极进取、富于挑战的思想。

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But here he shies from the challenge, shortchanging a story that isn't only about the lightness of souls in heaven but also about the urges of bodies on earth.

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