Three Philosophical Dialogues On Truth, on Freedom of Choice, on the Fall of the Devil

Name: Three Philosophical Dialogues On Truth, on Freedom of Choice, on the Fall of the Devil
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ISBN: 9780872206113

ISBN-10: 0872206114

ISBN-13: 9780872206113

Edition: 2002

Authors: Anselm, Thomas Williams, Thomas Williams, Thomas Williams

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In these three dialogues, renowned for their dialectical structure and linguistic precision, Anselm sets out his classic account of the relationship between freedom and sin-its linchpin his definition of freedom of choice as 'the power to preserve rectitude of will for its own sake'. In doing so, Anselm explores the fascinating implications for God, human beings, and angels (good and bad) of his conclusion that freedom of choice neither is nor entails the power to sin. In addition to an Introduction, notes, and a glossary, Thomas Williams brings to the translation of these important dialogues the same precision and clarity that distinguish his previous translation of Anselm's Proslogion and…

Book details

List price: $14.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/15/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English



Note on the Translation


Introduction


Preface


On Truth


On Freedom of Choice


On the Fall of the Devil


Appendix A


Appendix B


Appendix C


Glossary


Index