Augustine’s Philosophy: Classic and Contemporary Themes

This book provides novel analyses of core philosophical themes in the work of Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD). It brings something new to the study of Augustine by considering a broad selection of his philosophical ideas, examined in terms of their soundness and as embedded in the history of philosophy rather than in historical theology. This multi-authored collection provides novel analyses of core philosophical themes in the work of Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD). It brings something new to the study of Augustine by considering a broad selection of his philosophical ideas, examined in terms of their soundness and as embedded in the history of philosophy rather than in historical theology. Augustine’s Philosophy: Classic and Contemporary Themes presents the reader with a well-rounded account of Augustine as a philosopher, exploring various aspects of his thought in a single, multi-faceted book. Topics include ‘classic’, much-debated issues in Augustine’s thought, along with less explored ones, and spans issues in metaphysics, free will, philosophy of time, personal identity, philosophy of emotion, philosophy of mind, ethics, and political philosophy. Authors range from leading authorities within Augustinian studies to scholars from diverse backgrounds who approach Augustine from alternative philosophical standpoints. The outcome of this collective effort highlights Augustine’s significance for the history of philosophy, philosophy in general, and cognate disciplines. The volume’s goal is to give impulse to new research on Augustine, rather than presenting the state-of-the-art.