Explorations in Augustine's Anthropology

Augustine of Hippo's anthropology is of major importance for understanding human beings in Western civilization, and this volume explores his ideas on a wide spectrum. Some articles focus on specific texts, while others focus on theological or philosophical aspects. The authors believe that Augustine's anthropology is relevant to present times, as humanity is under pressure from various sides.

Format: Hardback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

Augustine of Hippo, a renowned philosopher and theologian of the late Roman Empire, delved deeply into the concept of human beings. His writings on this subject have sparked the interest of researchers from Brazil and Europe, who have conducted workshops to explore various anthropological themes within Augustine's vast corpus. This volume presents a collection of articles that examine Augustine's anthropological ideas from different perspectives. Some contributions focus on specific texts in Augustine's writings, while others delve into the theological or philosophical aspects of his anthropology. The authors of these articles firmly believe that Augustine's anthropology holds immense significance in understanding how human beings have been perceived in Western civilization, both positively and negatively. Given the ongoing pressures and challenges facing humanity in the present times, the topic of Augustine's anthropology remains highly relevant and crucial for our understanding of the human condition.

Augustine of Hippo, a renowned philosopher and theologian of the late Roman Empire, delved deeply into the concept of human beings. His writings on this subject have sparked the interest of researchers from Brazil and Europe, who have conducted workshops to explore various anthropological themes within Augustine's vast corpus. This volume presents a collection of articles that examine Augustine's anthropological ideas from different perspectives. Some contributions focus on specific texts in Augustine's writings, while others delve into the theological or philosophical aspects of his anthropology. The authors of these articles firmly believe that Augustine's anthropology holds immense significance in understanding how human beings have been perceived in Western civilization, both positively and negatively. Given the ongoing pressures and challenges facing humanity in the present times, the topic of Augustine's anthropology remains highly relevant and crucial for our understanding of the human condition.

Augustine of Hippo, a renowned philosopher and theologian of the late Roman Empire, delved deeply into the concept of human beings. His writings on this subject have sparked the interest of researchers from Brazil and Europe, who have conducted workshops to explore various anthropological themes within Augustine's vast corpus. This volume presents a collection of articles that examine Augustine's anthropological ideas from different perspectives. Some contributions focus on specific texts in Augustine's writings, while others delve into the theological or philosophical aspects of his anthropology. The authors of these articles firmly believe that Augustine's anthropology holds immense significance in understanding how human beings have been perceived in Western civilization, both positively and negatively. Given the ongoing pressures and challenges facing humanity in the present times, the topic of Augustine's anthropology remains highly relevant and crucial for our understanding of the human condition.

Augustine of Hippo, a renowned philosopher and theologian of the late Roman Empire, delved deeply into the concept of human beings. His writings on this subject have sparked the interest of researchers from Brazil and Europe, who have conducted workshops to explore various anthropological themes within Augustine's vast corpus. This volume presents a collection of articles that examine Augustine's anthropological ideas from different perspectives. Some contributions focus on specific texts in Augustine's writings, while others delve into the theological or philosophical aspects of his anthropology. The authors of these articles firmly believe that Augustine's anthropology holds immense significance in understanding how human beings have been perceived in Western civilization, both positively and negatively. Given the ongoing pressures and challenges facing humanity in the present times, the topic of Augustine's anthropology remains highly relevant and crucial for our understanding of the human condition.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631862018
Edition number: New ed