Augustine Flashcards
What were human relationships like pre fall
Sex was rational act, shameless about bodies, balanced between caritas and cupiditas
What is god’s grace
God’s unconditional love of which society is undeserving
What is Augustine’s view on the afterlife
God predestined a limited number of people to be saved, known as the ‘elect’
What is the summum bonum
The state of absolute eternal happiness that is only found in god’s presence, only available to the elect
What is Felix culpa
Happy fault
Belief that the fall had positive outcomes e.g jesus
What is original sin
First sin of Adam and Eve that is passed on to humans through reproduction
What is meant by double death caused by original sin
2 consequences of original sin:
Death of friendship between God and humans
Becoming mortal
What is akrasia
Divided will - idea that we are in a constant battle between caritas (selfless love) and cupiditas (selfish love)
Who was pelagius
5th century theologian and contemporary of Augustine
Criticised augustine
