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St. Augustine and the Quest for Self-Knowledge | Prof. Michael Foley

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The Quest to Know Oneself

Self knowledge was not just the main interest of classical philo sophy. It was also a priority of the early and mediaeval church. The quest for self knowledge is still relevant to us as members of a university committee. I am tempted to say that if students spend four years under our tutelage and graduate without gaining any self knowledge, they might be entitled to a full refund.

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