POLS 2900 Lecture Notes - Creation Myth
7 Dec 2012
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Trajectory of as thought: manichaeism & the problem of evil (aspersive fore, neo-platonism evil as absence, imperfection, sin & grace. The fall & its consequences: sin via pride (original, emergence of lust, passions, subordination of women. Augustine"s interpretation: social + political hierarchies. The nature of sin: voluntary but inevitable, roots in pride, misplaced love, freedom & predestination. The two cities: two cities= two loves, virtues & grace. Importance of the church vs. the classical virtues. Political theory: state as an asylum for sinners, state as inherently sinful, peace & political obligation. Impel of obedience: doctrine of just war, church, state. The human city should aim as much possible to be like the heavenly city. The church can and should teach people the right way of life. The limitations of human moral and rational capacities. The act of apple from the adam and eve was so sinful because it was an act of disobedience.
