“Books that Matter: The City of God” S:1 E:7 Augustine’s Political Vision (Book 4)

S:1 E:7 Augustine’s Political Vision (Book 4) Augustine had a clearly defined political philosophy that ran against the grain of Roman beliefs. Here, examine his view that there is no distinction between gangsters and statesmen, and that the difference between conquering and theft is merely one of perspective. Reflect on this “political realism” and what it means for the Roman state.