God in the Soul

Or, the Residue of Augustine's Manichaean Optimism

C; analyzes Augustine's optimism and pessimism in terms of his neo-platonic and Manichaean background. A clearer sense of how C's original approach relates tot eh secondary literature that is available would be a helpful addition to an article that does more than scratch the surface.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Phillip S. Cary
Published: S.n., s.l., 1994
Volume:22
Pages:69-82
Periodical:The University of Dayton review
Number:3
Format:Article
Topic:- Biography > Relations and Sources > Manichaeism. Neo-manichaeism > Mani
- Biography > Relations and Sources > Platonism - Neo-platonism > Plato > Platonism of Augustine / of the Fathers
- Doctrine > General studies > Philosophy > [Philosophie selon sujets] > [Généralités] > [Pessimisme]
- Doctrine > Man > [L'âme (origine ; nature ; propriétés ; facultés ; spiritus)] > Nature of the soul
- Doctrine > From man to God > Jesus Christ. Redemption. Sacraments. Church. Grace. Mariology. > Grace > [Inhabitation]
Status:Active
Description
Summary:C; analyzes Augustine's optimism and pessimism in terms of his neo-platonic and Manichaean background. A clearer sense of how C's original approach relates tot eh secondary literature that is available would be a helpful addition to an article that does more than scratch the surface.