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Document Details : Title: Sailing towards Wisdom Subtitle: The Role of Nautical Metaphors in Augustine's Early Dialogues and their Pedagogical Significance Author(s): N'BLASSO, Elom Kodjo Journal: Louvain Studies Volume: 47 Issue: 1 Date: 2024 Pages: 3-24 DOI: 10.2143/LS.47.1.3294551 Abstract : This article examines how Augustine structures his pedagogy in the early Cassiciacum Dialogues around the metaphor of the turbulent sea, symbolizing the instability and illusions of worldly existence, in contrast to philosophy and Christian wisdom as the safe harbor where true learning begins. More specifically, we explore the educational significance of Augustine’s nautical imagery within the broader tradition of philosophical travel in antiquity, demonstrating how these metaphors not only encapsulate his intellectual and spiritual journey but also anticipate his later theological developments – most notably, the eschatological vision of the City of God as the ultimate destination of the Christian pilgrimage. |
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