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Political Writings
Augustine
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Description for Political Writings
Paperback. Offers a comprehensive view of St Augustine's political ideas. Translator(s): Tkacz, Michael W.; Kries, Douglas. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 254.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
262
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
Weight
254g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872202108
SKU
V9780872202108
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-43
About Augustine
Paul Woodruff is Professor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin.
Reviews for Political Writings
[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 ... Read more