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Znaczenie dialógow Filozoficznych Świtęgo Augustyna dla Duchowości laikatu
The Importance of the Philosophical Dialogues of Saint Augustine for the Lay People’s Spirituality

Author(s): Wojciech Zyzak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Papieski Wydział Teologiczny
Keywords: spirituality; world; Augustine;

Summary/Abstract: The author of the article discusses the most important questions of the lay people’s spirituality according to Saint Augustine. Не particularly focuses on the relation to the world and that’s why he analyzes the connection of Augustine with Manichaeism. Не proves, on the basis of philosophical dialogues that the ideology of this sect did not have a long-lasting effect on the thinking of the saint. Platonic dualism had a greater importance in this case. Augustine emphasizing the goodness of the creature did not appreciate the just autonomy of creatures enough.

  • Issue Year: 23/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 51-68
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish