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.

Détails bibliographiques
Auteur:David Glidden
Volume:17
Pages:135-157
Périodique:Ancient Philosophy
Format:Article
Sujet:- Oeuvres > Confessiones > Conf. XII
- Doctrine > De l'homme à Dieu > La révélation divine > Exégèse > Herméneutique
- Doctrine > De l'homme à Dieu > Morale > Charité. Amitié > Charité/amour du prochain
Statut:Needs Review
Description
Résumé: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.