De SAINT AUGUSTIN à l’AUGUSTINISME POLITIQUE - Histoire d’une instrumentalisation

🎓 From SAINT AUGUSTINE TO POLITICAL AUGUSTINISM - A History of Manipulation What if the thought of a Church Father were twisted to justify power? In the 5th century, Augustine of Hippo wrote The City of God, a profoundly spiritual work on the relationship between the celestial and earthly realms. Yet, centuries later, his ideas would be reinterpreted to legitimize the authority of both kings and popes… How was Augustinian thought instrumentalized to serve political ambitions? 👨‍🏫 With Professor Thérence Carvalho, Doctor of Law and Professor of Law at the University of Nantes, delve into the little-known history of political Augustinianism, from its theological origins to its ideological manipulations. To learn more about Professor Carvalho, visit his website: https://www.therencecarvalho.fr 📚 Bibliographical References: On Saint Augustine: S. Lancel, Saint Augustine, Paris, Fayard, 2014. H.-I. Marrou, Saint Augustine and Augustinianism, Paris, Seuil, 2003. J.-C. Eslin, Saint Augustine, Paris, Michalon, 2002. P. Brown, The Life of Saint Augustine, Paris, Seuil, 2001. On Political Augustinianism: H.-X. Arquillière, Political Augustinianism: An Essay on the Formation of Political Theories in the Middle Ages, Paris, Vrin, 1934. H. de Lubac, “Political Augustinianism?” “,” in i Théologies d’occasion /i , Paris, Desclée de Brouwer, 1984, pp. 255–308. — B. Beyer de Ryke, “The Augustinian Contribution: Augustine and Political Augustinianism,” in A. Renaut (ed.), i History of Political Philosophy /i , vol. II, i The Birth of Modernity /i , Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1999, pp. 43–86. 🙏 Thanks to Nicolas Commereuc for his invaluable assistance and to Barbara Carvalho for the thumbnail. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss our explorations of the great thinkers and ideas that have shaped our world! 👉 Like, comment, and share to support our channel and expand your knowledge. #SaintAugustine #Augustinianism #PoliticalPhilosophy #MiddleAges #Theology #Power #HistoryOfIdeas #CityOfGod