Philosophy

The Consolations of Philosophy

A philosophical exploration of blessedness, virtue, and participation in God's goodness, written by Boethius during his imprisonment.

· 11 min read

The Problem of Original Sin and Human Propagation

Saint Augustine's philosophical work grapples with original sin transmission, human propagation, predestination, and free will, exploring their implications for Christian doctrine.

· 6 min read

The Nature of Virtue in Christian Thought

An exploration of Saint Augustine's concept of virtue in Christian thought, examining its relationship to faith, morality, and the role of the Church.

· 6 min read

The Virtue of Chastity and Rape

An examination of the virtue of chastity and its relationship to rape in medieval philosophy, including the perspectives of Christian thinkers and philosophers.

· 6 min read

The City of God: A Christian Scheme of History

A comprehensive Christian scheme of history written by Saint Augustine that addresses both past and future events, shaping Western theology and influencing contemporary debates about the nature of God, human freedom, and the direction of world events.

· 6 min read

The Nature of Time and Eternity

Exploring the philosophical debates surrounding the nature of time and eternity, particularly in the context of theology and cosmology, with a focus on Saint Augustine's theory of time as a created entity.

· 6 min read

The Young Augustine's Intellectual Journey

A comprehensive exploration of Augustine's intellectual development from rhetoric to Christianity, examining his encounters with Manichaeism, Neoplatonism, and Ambrose.

· 5 min read