The few and the many: A motif of Augustine"s controversy with the Manichaeans

It is one fundamental conviction of ancient philosophy that, in contrast to the vast majority, only few are able to gain knowledge of truth. This axiom, which also underlies Cicero’s Hortensius, is adapted by the young Augustine. When looking for a concept of truth that combines the ideal of a philo...

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Main Author: Hoffmann, Andreas 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2013
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2013, Volume: 69, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B Augustine
B Manichaeism
B Few and Many
B Hortensius
B Cicero
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