Against the Academics

St. Augustine's Cassiciacum Dialogues, Volume 1

Saint Augustine, Michael P. Foley

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Yale University Press
13 August 2019

European history; Philosophy of religion; History of religion; Christianity; Latin; Bargains

A fresh, new translation of Augustine’s inaugural work as a Christian convert

“Lively, engaging and accurate translations. . . . There is much in this dialogue and Foley’s presentation of it for contemporary readers to take seriously.”—Erik Kenyon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

The first four works written by St. Augustine of Hippo after his conversion to Christianity are the remarkable “Cassiciacum dialogues.” In this first dialogue, expertly translated by Michael Foley, Augustine and his interlocutors explore the history and teachings of Academic skepticism, which Augustine is both sympathetic to and critical of. The dialogue serves as a fitting launching point for a knowledge of God and the soul, the overall subject of the Cassiciacum tetralogy.

By: Saint Augustine
Translated by: Michael P. Foley
Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9780300238556
ISBN 10: 030023855X
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 13 August 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael P. Foley is associate professor of patristics at Baylor University. He is the author or editor of several books, including Frank Sheed’s translation of Augustine’s Confessions.