Augustine: On the Trinity Books 8-15

by Augustine, Gareth B. Matthews (Editor), Stephen McKenna (Translator)

Overview

As a major statement of Augustine's thought, in which he develops his philosophy of mind, On the Trinity had a considerable influence on medieval philosophy, and continues to interest philosophers today. This edition presents it together with a philosophical and historical introduction by Gareth Matthews, and useful notes on further reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521796651
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/04/2002
Series:	Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	5.91(w) x 8.39(h) x 0.67(d)

About the Author

Gareth B. Matthews, Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachussetts, Amherst, has written widely on Augustine and on medieval philosophy generally.

Table of Contents

Book 8; Book 9; Book 10; Book 11; Book 12; Book 13; Book 14; Book 15.

Editorial Reviews

'Augustine as a philosopher rather than a theologian … an unusual and refreshing approach … McKenna's translation is eminently readable, while remaining close to the original meaning of the text … This book contrives to restore Augustine to his place among philosophers without denying his status as a theologian.' Philosophical Writings

'This book is well worth reading not only as an impressive display of the intellectual powers of a giant of western thought, but also as a reminder that the middle ages were not the philosophical desert that so many contemporaries seem to think they were.' Practical Philosophy

From the Publisher

In , Augustine wrestles with the mystery of the Divine Trinity. The latter half of the treatise also sets forth his philosophy on the human mind. Editor Gareth B. Matthews (U. of Massachusetts, Amherst) compares and contrasts Augustine's work with that of other philosophers and presents an overview of his ideas in the introduction. This is followed by Stephen McKenna's 1961 translation of Books 8-15. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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