Rethinking Augustine's misunderstanding of the Stoic therapy of passions: a critical survey of metriopatheia and apatheia

Augustine's identification of the Stoic therapy of passions (apatheia) as moderation (metriopatheia) has long been a focus of controversy. This article examines the theoretical foundation for Augustine's comments on the relationship between apatheia and metriopatheia in the Stoic and the P...

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Published in:Scottish journal of theology
Main Author: Gao, Yuan 1987- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [2019]
In: Scottish journal of theology
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint 354-430 / Stoicism / Passion / Will / Psychotherapy
RelBib Classification:KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
NBE Anthropology
NCA Ethics
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Augustine
B metriopatheia
B Passions
B Apatheia
B Psychotherapy
B Stoicism
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