When Image is Everything: The Vice of Vainglory
Dr. Rebecca DeYoung visits Asbury University On Tuesday, Sept 13th, Calvin University Philosophy Professor, Dr. Rebecca DeYoung, spoke to a packed room of students about the vice of vainglory. Here is a handout of the topics covered. This presentation comes from her work on recovering the medieval understanding of the vices and the virtues. Two of her books on this topic include: “Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and their Remedies” and “Vainglory: The Forgotten Vice.” Dr. DeYoung helped us understand that vainglory is different from pride, although oftentimes they come as a pair. Vainglory is