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Augustine's political theory is presented in "The City of God".
Augustine's political theory is presented in "The City of God".
The City of God.
Augustine distinguishes between the earthly city,
Augustine distinguishes between the earthly city,
happiness
There are two cities that coexist in the world: the earthly city and the City of God.
There are two cities that coexist in the world: the earthly city and the City of God.
Earthly city and City of God.
Augustine asserts that all human societies, including
Augustine asserts that all human societies, including
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Augustine presents a critical view of the earthly city, emphasizing its imperfections and corrupting influence of sin.
Augustine presents a critical view of the earthly city, emphasizing its imperfections and corrupting influence of sin.
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Augustine distinguishes between the earthly city and
Augustine distinguishes between the earthly city and
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- Augustine's political theory is presented in "The City of God"
- He discusses the relationship between the earthly city and the City of God
- There are two cities that coexist in the world: the earthly city and the City of God
- The earthly city seeks temporal and worldly goods, while the City of God seeks the love of God and eternal happiness
- Augustine presents a critical view of the earthly city, emphasizing its imperfections and corrupting influence of sin
- Augustine suggests that earthly cities are characterized by conflict, injustice, and instability
- The City of God is the ideal political order, characterized by divine grace, moral virtue, and pursuit of the common good
- Augustine sees the City of God as the ultimate fulfillment of human existence and the perfect order established by God
- His political theory has influenced Christian political thought throughout history
- It has shaped Christian perspectives on politics, power, and governance.
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