Wolność w refleksji św. Augustyna
Freedom in the Reflection of St. Augustine
Author(s): Jacek SalijSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: St. Augustine; Manichaeism; freedom; coercion
Summary/Abstract: Augustine rejected the Manichean claim that freedom was something illusory. It was precisely in debates with the Manicheans that he forged his doctrine of evil as a lack of good where it ought to exist. Freedom, necessarily directed toward good and justice, is the opposite of coercion, but concurrently cannot be reconciled with evil and sin, whereas our real freedom is never in discord with the absolute transcendence of God.
Journal: Poznańskie Studia Teologiczne
- Issue Year: 29/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 213-223
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Polish