Augustine: Political Writings

Augustine author Ernest L Fortin translator Douglas Kries translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Published:1st Oct '94

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The best available introduction to the political thought of Augustine, if not to Christian political thought in general. Included are generous selections from City of God, as well as from many lesser-known writings of Augustine.

[This volume] offers one-stop access to the political ideas of a major pre-modern thinker. The translations are fresh, accurate, supple, and clear, and the notes and comments are helpful. Ernest Fortin's excellent Introduction sets the central text, the City of God, in historical perspective and outlines problems Augustine faced in trying to reconcile Christian faith with the legitimate demands of civic life. --Alan R. Perreiah, Teaching Philosophy


Brilliantly organized. I particularly like the brief introductions before each section which help to set the context of each piece. --Brian Caza, Georgetown College

ISBN: 9780872202108

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 256g

304 pages