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.

Bibliographic Details
Author:David Glidden
Volume:17
Pages:135-157
Periodical:Ancient Philosophy
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Confessiones > 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
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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.