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.

Bibliografische gegevens
Auteur:David Glidden
Volume:17
Pagina's:135-157
Tijdschrift:Ancient Philosophy
Formaat:Article
Onderwerp:- Werken > Confessiones > Conf. XII
- Doctrine > Van mens tot God > Goddelijke openbaring > Exegese > Hermeneutiek
- Doctrine > Van mens tot God > [Morale] > [Charité. Amitié] > [Charité/amour du prochain]
Status:Needs Review
Omschrijving
Samenvatting: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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