Augustine's hermeneutics and the principle of charity
Augustine's own hermeneutical recommendation in conf. 12 is to allow for multiple interpretations of the same text; modern interpreters of ancient texts ought to allow for multiple truths in the same text.
Author: | David Glidden |
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Volume: | 17 |
Pages: | 135-157 |
Periodical: | Ancient Philosophy |
Format: | Article |
Topic: | -
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Conf. XII
- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Exegesis > Hermeneutics - Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Charité. Amitié] > [Charité/amour du prochain] |
Status: | Needs Review |
Summary: | Augustine's own hermeneutical recommendation in conf. 12 is to allow for multiple interpretations of the same text; modern interpreters of ancient texts ought to allow for multiple truths in the same text. |
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