How do We Use Our Words in the World where Lies are Rampant? From Augustine's Argument on Lying

This chapter examines how Augustine inspires us to live at peace with our world where lies are rampant. We see many cases of lies having power and truths being ignored in politics, media and other situations. In some of his works, Augustine expresses the idea that every kind of lie is a sin. His str...

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Main Author: Sato, Makiko (auth)
Other Authors: Dupont, Anthony (Editor), Eguiarte Bendímez, Enrique (Editor), Alberto Villabona Vargas, Carlos (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Editorial Uniagustiniana 2019
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