Augustine Deformed
John M. Rist
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Augustine Deformed
by John M. Rist
Published
2014
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
434
ISBN-13
9781322177274
Description
Augustine established a moral framework that dominated Western culture for more than a thousand years. His partly flawed presentation of some of its key concepts (love, will and freedom), however, prompted subsequent thinkers to attempt to repair this framework, and their efforts often aggravated the very problems they intended to solve. Over time, dissatisfaction with an imperfect Augustinian theology gave way to increasingly secular and eventually impersonal moral systems. This volume traces the distortion of Augustine's thought from the twelfth century to the present and examines its consequent reconstructions. John M. Rist argues that modern philosophies should be recognized as offering no compelling answers to questions about the human condition and as leading inevitably to conventionalism or nihilism. In order to avoid this end, he proposes a return to an updated Augustinian Christianity. Essential reading for anyone interested in Augustine and his influence, Augustine Deformed revitalizes his original conception of love, will and freedom.
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How many pages are in Augustine Deformed?
This edition of Augustine Deformed has approximately 434 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Augustine Deformed?
For most readers, Augustine Deformed typically takes between 9h 3m and 6h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Augustine Deformed?
The estimated word count for Augustine Deformed is approximately 108,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Augustine Deformed?
Augustine Deformed was written by John M. Rist.
When was Augustine Deformed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.