Augustine Essay Examples

a) Explain how the theodicy of Irenaeus differs from that of Augustine. One of the main arguments used by non-believers against the existence of God is the presence of evil and suffering in the world. The term ‘evil’ is often used to describe something that is morally wrong. Philosophers make a distinction between moral evil […]

 The problem of evil and suffering can be the major obstacle between non believers and faith. For these people it is impossible to contemplate a God who chooses to inflict the pain and misery onto the world that is easily apparent. Philosophers have therefore looked for explanations for why an omnipotent, omniscient and benevolent God […]

Augustine started from the assumption that God is God holy good and that God created a world free from defects. Following the teaching in genesis 1, Augustine emphasised that ‘all God has made pleased Him. ‘ Suffering and evil were therefore unknown. He made the logical point that it is not possible for God to […]

The doctrine of the Divine Unity is a truth of natural religion; the doctrine of the Trinity is a truth of revealed religion. The various systems of natural theism present arguments for the Divine existence, unity, and attributes, but proceed no further. They do not assert and endeavor to demonstrate that the Supreme Being is […]

St. Augustine, in his book Political Writings, emphasizes the role that Christianity plays in shaping his political perspective and argues for its influence on his views through the moral aspect of politics. While St. Augustine’s writings have gained recognition and admiration, not everyone agrees with him. Niccolo Machiavelli, for example, advocates for a government that […]

In regards to Montaigne’s statement on page 23 in Apology for Raymond Sebond, I would deduce that he was using the metaphor of nature and natural tendencies in opposition to man’s vain, self-seeking façade that displaces God the creator.