Augustine vs. Cicero on Justice, Faith, and Providence

The chapter delves into the contrasting views of Augustine and Cicero on topics such as justice, faith, and providence. Augustine praises Cicero's understanding of the active life and moral philosophy but criticizes his views on religion and metaphysics. The discussion explores how Augustine enriches and surpasses Cicero's teachings by emphasizing the importance of faith in true justice, the need for a transcendent God for societal concordia, and the compatibility of divine foreknowledge with human free will.