The Problem of Service to Unjust Regimes in Augustine's 'City of God'

An examination of Ciu. 3, 1-31; 4; 5, among other passages, reveals that Augustine's view of civil life did not make accomodation with wickedness a necessary concomitant of a Christian's civil duties. His position allows for considerable development in reformative political directions and shows that...

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Author:Peter Burnell
Published: S.n., s.l., 1993
Ashgate, Burlington, VT, 2011
Pages:177-188
Language:English
Notes:This article has been reprinted in "Augustine and modern law" (Ashgate, 2011), p. 139-150
Periodical:Journal of the History of Ideas
Number:54
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > De civitate Dei > Topics > [Loi humaine]
- Doctrine > Social Life > [Sociologie. Cité terrestre. Politique] > [Études d'ensemble] > [Politique] > [Injustice politique]
- Doctrine > Social Life > [Sociologie. Cité terrestre. Politique] > [Église et État. Pouvoir civil] > [Pouvoir civil] > [Pouvoir civil]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Evil. Sin > [Vices divers] > [injustice et inéquité]
- Doctrine > From man to God > Evil. Sin > Evil > [Mal social]
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Summary:An examination of Ciu. 3, 1-31; 4; 5, among other passages, reveals that Augustine's view of civil life did not make accomodation with wickedness a necessary concomitant of a Christian's civil duties. His position allows for considerable development in reformative political directions and shows that his thinking in this area is more open and consistent than has been conventionally thought.

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