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Eight new essays examine key philosophical issues raised by Augustine in his 'Confessions' - a masterpiece of world literature. They explore a range of topics including what constitutes the happy or blessed life, the role of philosophical perplexity in the search for truth, and the problem...

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Other Authors: Mann, William E., 1940- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Subjects:
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430. > Confessiones.
Confessiones (Augustine, of Hippo, Saint)
Rome > History > Empire, 284-476.
Church history > Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Philosophy.
Philosophy
Rome > Histoire > 284-476 (Bas-Empire)
Église > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Philosophie.
philosophy.
RELIGION > Christian Church > History.
RELIGION > Christianity > History.
Church history > Primitive and early church
Rome (Empire)
30-600
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Eight new essays examine key philosophical issues raised by Augustine in his 'Confessions' - a masterpiece of world literature. They explore a range of topics including what constitutes the happy or blessed life, the role of philosophical perplexity in the search for truth, and the problems that arise in the attempt to understand minds.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191788871
0191788872
9780191030611
0191030619