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Ep. 19 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Augustine and Aquinas

Dr. John Vervaeke

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This chapter explores Augustine's transformative journey within the context of a declining Roman Empire, merging his personal struggles with metaphysical inquiries. It highlights his shift from Manichaean beliefs to Neoplatonism and Christianity, addressing themes of agency, evil, and the quest for meaning.

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