Series: Elements In the History of Philosophy and Theology in the West

Augustine and the Natural Law by Katherine Chambers delves into the seminal contributions of Augustine of Hippo (354–430 CE) to the foundational theological discussion of the natural law within Western Christianity. Despite his significant influence, Augustine's thoughts on the natural law have not been thoroughly examined, even amid the growing interest among contemporary theologians and philosophers. For Christian thinkers, the...

Iris Murdoch and the Transcendent explores how Iris Murdoch challenged the intellectual climate of her day. She transcended the reductive, behaviouristic view of consciousness and sought to transcend the theory of values that focuses on will and desire. Instead, she defended a transcendent understanding of goodness and the Good that can transform us, leading us to renounce our egocentric nature....