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Augustine's City of God and the Nature of Politics | Chad Pecknold

The Thomistic Institute

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Exploring Political Ideals Through Augustine's City of God

Discussing concepts of the common good, self-determination, and perfection in politics based on Augustine's insights, the chapter advocates for redirecting societal aims towards more perfect goals and away from partisan disagreements, emphasizing the importance of purifying and redirecting political conversations.

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