La vida humana entre la perfección y la caída según san Agustín

In this analysis of Augustine's concept of natural law, the focus will be on the way he presents, in a continous development, the ideas of moral compulsion and personal growth. In Augustine's interpretation of the biblical text, the foundations of natural law are provided, such that morality is not...

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Author:Claudio C. Calabrese
Published: S.n., s.l., 2008
Volume:41
Pages:41-54
Periodical:Anuario Filosofico
Number:1
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > Social Life > [Loi. Droit] > [Loi éternelle. Loi naturelle] > Natural Law
- Doctrine > Man > Augustinian anthropology > [Existence de l'homme / Fin de l'homme]
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Spiritualité. Perfection. Conseils évangéliques] > Perfection > [Degrés de perfection]
Status:Active
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Summary:In this analysis of Augustine's concept of natural law, the focus will be on the way he presents, in a continous development, the ideas of moral compulsion and personal growth. In Augustine's interpretation of the biblical text, the foundations of natural law are provided, such that morality is not simply the fruit of consensus. Man is seen not only as a product of history, even though he cannot be understood outside of it. The natural order and the supernatural order are this way tied together.