Lying : an Augustinian theology of duplicity /
Griffiths, Paul J
Lying : an Augustinian theology of duplicity / - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, ©2004 - 254 pages. ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references
Pt. 1. Augustine on the lie. Lying -- Being -- Sinning -- Speaking -- Disowning -- Storytelling -- pt. 2. Augustinian readings. Plato -- Aristotle -- Chrysostom -- Jerome -- Cassian -- Aquinas -- Kant -- Newman -- Nietsche -- pt. 3. The community of truth
Publisher's description: Most people would agree that compulsive lying is a "sickness." In his provocative Lying, Paul Griffiths suggests that consistent truth telling might evoke a similar response. After all, isn't unremitting honesty often associated with stupidity, insanity, and fanatical sainthood? Drawing from Augustine's writings, and contrasting them with the work of other Christian and non-Christian thinkers, Griffiths deals with the two great questions concerning lying: What is it to lie? When, if ever, should or may a lie be told? Examining Augustine's answers to these questions, Griffiths grapples with the difficulty of those answers while rendering them more accessible. With rhetorical savvy Augustine himself would applaud, Griffiths aims to "seduce" rather than argue his readers into agreement with Augustine. Augustine's historically significant, characteristically Christian, and undeniably radical thoughts on lying ignite Griffiths's searching discussion of this challenging and crucial topic. Marvelously erudite and energetic, Lying will draw Augustine enthusiasts, students of ethics, and anyone who is committed to living a more honest life
158743086X (pbk.)
2003024500
Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430
Truthfulness and falsehood--Religious aspects--Christianity
Truthfulness and falsehood
BV4627.F3 / G75 2004
ARCH YNDC 241.673 G855L
Lying : an Augustinian theology of duplicity / - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, ©2004 - 254 pages. ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references
Pt. 1. Augustine on the lie. Lying -- Being -- Sinning -- Speaking -- Disowning -- Storytelling -- pt. 2. Augustinian readings. Plato -- Aristotle -- Chrysostom -- Jerome -- Cassian -- Aquinas -- Kant -- Newman -- Nietsche -- pt. 3. The community of truth
Publisher's description: Most people would agree that compulsive lying is a "sickness." In his provocative Lying, Paul Griffiths suggests that consistent truth telling might evoke a similar response. After all, isn't unremitting honesty often associated with stupidity, insanity, and fanatical sainthood? Drawing from Augustine's writings, and contrasting them with the work of other Christian and non-Christian thinkers, Griffiths deals with the two great questions concerning lying: What is it to lie? When, if ever, should or may a lie be told? Examining Augustine's answers to these questions, Griffiths grapples with the difficulty of those answers while rendering them more accessible. With rhetorical savvy Augustine himself would applaud, Griffiths aims to "seduce" rather than argue his readers into agreement with Augustine. Augustine's historically significant, characteristically Christian, and undeniably radical thoughts on lying ignite Griffiths's searching discussion of this challenging and crucial topic. Marvelously erudite and energetic, Lying will draw Augustine enthusiasts, students of ethics, and anyone who is committed to living a more honest life
158743086X (pbk.)
2003024500
Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430
Truthfulness and falsehood--Religious aspects--Christianity
Truthfulness and falsehood
BV4627.F3 / G75 2004
ARCH YNDC 241.673 G855L