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Most people assume ambition is harmless — even admirable. But once you pin down what ambition actually is, the picture changes fast. In this episode, we break open a definition that reveals why ambition can cross the line into sin, and why the hunger for honour is far trickier than it looks. We also dig into the surprising way prestige can be used for someone else’s good, not your own. If you’ve ever wondered whether honour can be handled responsibly, this one is worth your time.

Notes

Read the relevant Articles from the Summa Theologica here:

Part 2 of 2, Question 131, Article 1. Whether ambition is a sin.

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