The Visage of Philosophy at Cassiciacum

R.O. argues that a proper appreciation of the true "visage" philosophy at Cassiciacum avoids a dichotomized portrai of Augustine's approach whereby "two Augustines" can be seen by comparing the dialogues at Cassiciacum with the writer of the 'Confessions'. He reviews the history of the question and...

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Author:Robert J. O'Connell
Published: S.n., s.l., 1994
Volume:25
Pages:65-76
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Dialogues / Early works
- Doctrine > General studies > Philosophy > [Philosophie Augustinienne]
Status:Active
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Summary:R.O. argues that a proper appreciation of the true "visage" philosophy at Cassiciacum avoids a dichotomized portrai of Augustine's approach whereby "two Augustines" can be seen by comparing the dialogues at Cassiciacum with the writer of the 'Confessions'. He reviews the history of the question and develops some of the connections between the two periods of Augustine's writings by way of denying that there are really two Augustines.