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Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy: Augustine: On the Free Choice of the Will, On Grace and Free Choice, and Other Writings
Peter (Ed) King
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Paperback. This volume presents Augustine's writings on free will and divine grace in a new translation by Peter King. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 310 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPK; HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
The works translated here deal with two major themes in the thinking of St Augustine (354-430): free will and divine grace. On the one hand, free will enables human beings to make their own choices; on the other hand, God's grace is required for these choices to be efficacious. 'On the Free Choice of the Will', 'On Grace and Free Choice', 'On Reprimand and Grace' and 'On the Gift of Perseverance' set out Augustine's theory of human responsibility, and sketch a subtle reconciliation of will and grace. This volume is the first to bring together Augustine's early and later writings ... Read more
The works translated here deal with two major themes in the thinking of St Augustine (354-430): free will and divine grace. On the one hand, free will enables human beings to make their own choices; on the other hand, God's grace is required for these choices to be efficacious. 'On the Free Choice of the Will', 'On Grace and Free Choice', 'On Reprimand and Grace' and 'On the Gift of Perseverance' set out Augustine's theory of human responsibility, and sketch a subtle reconciliation of will and grace. This volume is the first to bring together Augustine's early and later writings ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
Condition
New
Weight
443 g
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521001298
SKU
V9780521001298
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About Peter (Ed) King
Peter King is Professor of Philosophy and of Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. He is the editor and translator of Augustine: Against the Academicians and The Teacher (1995).
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