Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
The Glory and Tragedy of Politics
The A. guides us through the City of God, demonstrating how Augustine's treatment of politics there must be considered in light of his overarching pedagogy, which is aimed at transforming his auduence's loves. A person whose life has been reoriented by love of God and neighbor uses political action...
| VerfasserIn: | Thomas W. Smith |
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| Veröffentlicht: |
2005
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| Seiten: | 187-213 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Format: | Essay |
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Werke
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De civitate Dei
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Rubriken
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[Politique]
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| Hauptwerk: | Augustine and politics |
| Status: | Active |
| Zusammenfassung: | The A. guides us through the City of God, demonstrating how Augustine's treatment of politics there must be considered in light of his overarching pedagogy, which is aimed at transforming his auduence's loves. A person whose life has been reoriented by love of God and neighbor uses political action as a vehicle for self-giving. Augustine thinks this reorientation, characteristic of the City of God, is the basis for a just, peaceful political life in this world. |
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