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Augustine's Confessions : philosophy in autobiography / edited by William E. Mann.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Mann, William E., 1940- editor.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430. Confessiones.
Augustine.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Church history.
Truth.
Philosophy.
Rome--History--Empire, 284-476.
Rome.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Other Title:
Philosophy in autobiography
Place of Publication:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Summary:
Eight new essays examine key philosophical issues raised by Augustine in his 'Confessions' - a masterpiece of world literature. They explore a range of topics including what constitutes the happy or blessed life, the role of philosophical perplexity in the search for truth, and the problems that arise in the attempt to understand minds.
Notes:
Minimal Level Cataloging Plus.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
0-19-103061-9
OCLC:
883156873

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