Politics, Augustine and the City of God | Prof. Matthew Mehan & Prof. Chad Pecknold

Prof. Mehan & Prof. Pecknold discuss Augustine's contrast with Cicero on justice, faith, and providence, emphasizing the role of a transcendent standard in upholding Rome's justice. They explore free will, divine causation, and the priesthood in the City of God, highlighting Augustine's views on soul, property, and divine agency. The discussion also touches on Republicanism, providence, and tolerance for error in peaceful frameworks.