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The Thomistic Institute
Rendering What is Due | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Jun 2, 2024
Dr. Chad Pecknold, an expert in theology and politics, discusses themes of justice, obligations to society, and sacrifice as highlighted by Augustine with references to Cicero. They explore Rome's decline, Cicero and Augustine's perspectives on Commonwealth and justice, pursuit of eternal happiness, divine nature, sacrifice, purification to connect with God, and degrees of wickedness in worship.
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- Understanding justice and true religio are crucial for developing a comprehensive argument.
- The influence of theology, morality, and politics shapes society's moral and political decline.
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The Significance of the First Half of City of God
Augustine values the first half of City of God as much as the second half, aiming to grasp the whole concept of the work. He emphasizes the importance of understanding themes like rendering what is due and justice in developing a comprehensive argument. Utilizing the classical definition of justice from Cicero, Augustine highlights the necessity of understanding true religio for a complete concept of res publica.
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