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Defending the Common Good: Mercy and Punishment, from Stoicism to Christianity | Sarah Byers

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Comparing Stoic and Christian Views on Compassion and Punishment

The chapter explores the differences between Stoic and Christian perspectives on emotions, specifically compassion and punishment, by analyzing the teachings of Augustine and contrasting them with Stoic beliefs on moral character and human goodness.

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