My first Saint Augustine

Life, thought, and works of the doctor and saint of the Catholic Church

Has philosophy always intrigued and fascinated you, but also intimidated you because of its complex content and the overly abstruse language of philosophers? Or did you study it at school without truly understanding it and perhaps not being inspired by it at all? This book is designed for those approaching philosophy for the first time, who want to understand and appreciate it without too much effort, and in an entertaining way.This issue will commence with an overview of Neoplatonism, a philosophical movement that significantly shaped Augustine's thought. Following this, we will examine the works of key apologists and Church fathers such as Tertullian, Justin, and Origen. Particular emphasis will be placed on Augustine, whose theological contributions laid the foundation for Christian doctrine. We will analyse his critiques of Manichaeism, Donatism, and Pelagianism, and discuss his perspectives on sin, time, grace, and evil. The issue will conclude with a section on Boethius, who represents the transition from Patristic to Scholastic theology.