Is There a Depressing Conclusion About Philosophical Tradition in Antiquity?

Caroline: I was just thinking actually as Mike was speaking about Augustine who in so many ways is the kind of philosophical overachiever. He infuse philosophy with all kinds of theological virtues which are going to hold such importance later on into the Middle Ages, she says. Caroline: In that transition you know Christian's reading philosophy and wondering what to do with it once they become Christian, some of the radical ness of ancient philosophy does get retained. When we reflect day and night and sharpen our understanding which is the cutting edge of the mind and take care that it is never blunted, that is when we live in philosophy there is great hope for us," writes Carolinne