The Political Realism of Saint Augustine
Augustine held that the state could neither unite mankind nor make men just but could help its citizens in their passage to the City of God by mediating disputes and restraining bad men.
Author: | George J. Lavere |
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Published: |
S.n.,
s.l.,
1980
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Volume: | 11 |
Pages: | 135-144 |
Periodical: | Augustinian Studies |
Format: | Article |
Topic: | -
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Status: | Active |
Summary: | Augustine held that the state could neither unite mankind nor make men just but could help its citizens in their passage to the City of God by mediating disputes and restraining bad men. |
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