Augustine's Two Cities and Original Sin
아우구스티누스의 신국론과 두 도성
A monumental Christian philosophy of history viewing human existence through the spiritual conflict between the earthly city (driven by love of self) and the City of God (driven by love of God).
| Field | Philosophy · Religious Studies · Political Science |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Macro · Structures & Institutions |
| Paradigm | Idealism Hermeneutics |
| Key figures | 👤 Augustine of Hippo (아우구스티누스) |
| Year | 426 |
Key Claims
Augustine of Hippo formulated a linear theological philosophy of history in The City of God. Earthly empires are transient and flawed due to original sin (libido dominandi); true justice and eternal peace reside exclusively in the providential pilgrimage of the heavenly City of God.
Further Reading
- Augustine. (426 AD). De Civitate Dei. (English: The City of God).
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A foundational Scholastic synthesis demonstrating that human natural reason can prove God's existence (Quinque Viae) and discover universal objective moral principles (Natural Law) participating in eternal divine law.
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