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Document Details : Title: Temporal Spirituality? Subtitle: Philosophical Inquiries into Time and Spirituality in the Early Oeuvre of Augustine of Hippo Author(s): ZHANG, Zinan , DUPONT, Anthony Journal: Studies in Spirituality Volume: 34 Date: 2025 Pages: 1-31 DOI: 10.2143/SIS.34.0.3294886 Abstract : This article examines the intricate relationship between time and spirituality in Augustine of Hippo’s philosophical thought, from his conversion in 386 to the composition of his Confessiones a decade later. Through a chronological examination of his early works, Augustine’s evolving understanding of temporality and its intersection with spirituality is elucidated. Augustine’s early reflections on time assumed its physical externality, but as his philosophical investigation advances, he delves deeper into the spiritual dimensions of time. In his discussion on the validity of temporal law, the ethical dimension of time is highlighted. Augustine’s discussions on the cultivation of inner virtues underscore the transformative power of spirituality to transcend temporal constraints. Through the practice of attentio and the pursuit of eternal truths, Augustine suggests a path towards spiritual liberation and the attainment of inner peace. Overall, this article offers a comprehensive analysis of Augustine’s evolving philosophical discourse on time and spirituality in the first decade after his conversion to Christianity. |
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