Augustine's way into the will: the theological and philosophical significance of De libero arbitrio

An account of Augustine's theory of will, this title is based on a close reading of his pivotal and fundamental text, the dialogue 'On Free Choice'. It takes his philosophical arguments and literary form seriously and so presents a way of thinking about the will that is grounded in th...

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Main Author: Harrison, Simon 1971- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2006
In:Year: 2006
Reviews:Augustine's Way into the Will: The Theological and Philosophical Significance of De Libero Arbitrio. By Simon Harrison (2008) (Dowler, Edward)
Series/Journal:The Oxford early Christian studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint 354-430 / Free will
B Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint 354-430, De libero arbitrio
Further subjects:B God (Christianity) Omnipotence
B Augustine ; Saint, Bishop of Hippo ; De libero arbitrio
B God (Christianity) ; Omnipotence
B Free will and determinism
B Augustine Saint, Bishop of Hippo De libero arbitrio
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System; OUP)
Parallel Edition:Print version: 9780198269847
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Summary:An account of Augustine's theory of will, this title is based on a close reading of his pivotal and fundamental text, the dialogue 'On Free Choice'. It takes his philosophical arguments and literary form seriously and so presents a way of thinking about the will that is grounded in the individual reader's response
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0191713384
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198269847.001.0001