Physical Pleasure and Moral Action: An Analogy in Augustine’s Thought
Abstract The present essay argues that Augustine’s understanding of the physical mechanism of pain and pleasure bears an analogous relationship to the internal mechanics of his moral psychology. The significance of this analogy is threefold. It corroborates emerging consensus positions regarding Aug...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2021
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Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2021, Volume: 75, Issue: 2, Pages: 155-184 |
| Further subjects: | B
sense-perception
B Action B Augustine of Hippo B Pleasure B Will B Conversion B Moral Psychology |
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