St. Augustine's testament of superbia and its Plotinian Affinities
A rather strong bond exists between Plotinian and superbia, the root of Augustine's moral triad. Both terms represent "root faults", and both are closely associated with a spirit of apostasy , with the theme of idolatry, and with love of action, movement, and temporal involvement.
Author: | N. Joseph Torchia |
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Augustinian studies,
1987
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Volume: | 18 |
Pages: | 66-80 |
Format: | Article |
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Biography
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- Works > Studies on Vocabulary/Themes - Doctrine > From man to God > Evil. Sin > [Vices divers] > pride |
Status: | Needs Review |
Summary: | A rather strong bond exists between Plotinian and superbia, the root of Augustine's moral triad. Both terms represent "root faults", and both are closely associated with a spirit of apostasy , with the theme of idolatry, and with love of action, movement, and temporal involvement. |
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