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Augustine is called the first modern man. This is because many aspects that form the foundation of Western society—such as its history, language, and thought—originated from his influence. He is also the first figure to systematize the recent trend of "learner-centered education." I wondered what made Augustine such a special person and why he became so great, and the book mentions a curiosity to understand himself throughout. He continued a journey of self-discovery in his relationships with
It feels like reading a humanities lecture encompassing faith, philosophy, and history! The more you read, the more it guides you to cultivate your critical thinking skills. It is a grateful book that poses questions to broaden your perspective—not only covering world history and philosophical knowledge, but also the thought of Augustine. I like it even more because it offers ample food for meditation. A treasure book that captures both scholarship and spirituality!
When thinking of Augustine, the first book that comes to mind is *Confessions*. However, I must admit that as of writing this, I have only read about half of it. During his lifetime, Augustine left behind many works in addition to *Confessions*, such as *On the Trinity* and *The City of God*. As such, he is still revered today as the greatest philosopher and theologian in church history. Augustine is also a saint who is the subject of extensive research. Hannah Arendt wrote her doctoral
It is a good read as an introduction to Augustine's *Confessions* and *The City of God*. However, mentioning figures from modern Korean history at the end of the book is inappropriate and seems out of step with the book's tone.
Park Seung-chan: Asking Augustine about the path of life
Although time has passed and technology has advanced, our lives are not particularly happy. Even though we live in a world where what we desire can be easily obtained, countless worries about life constantly flood in. Starting with who I am, we question why we sin and why evil deeds occur, why endless despair and unhappiness persist, how to become happy, and whether a day will ever come when justice and peace are realized in this world, and so on… We ponder these questions and try to find answers, but finding them is by no means easy. However, there is a figure who, 1,600 years ago, grappled with these very same concerns as we do now and strived desperately to find the answers. That figure is Saint Augustine (hereinafter referred to as Augustine). So, how did Augustine answer these questions that naturally arise in our hearts as we live? The book that reveals this is *Asking Augustine About the Way of Life*. This book clearly conveys the insights Augustine gained through his own experiences and ceaseless inquiry regarding issues ranging from the definition of human existence to education, evil, death, despair and misfortune, happiness, justice, and peace. Catholic Publishing House has revised this book, which has been a long-time bestseller loved by readers since its first edition in 2017, to make the photographs, illustrations, and supplementary explanations easier for readers to recognize and understand. The cover has also been changed to a lightweight yet sturdy hardcover so that it can be kept on a study and taken out to refer to whenever one encounters a problem holding them back.
Korean title: 아우구스티누스에게 삶의 길을 묻다
Korean author: 박승찬
Korean publisher: 가톨릭출판사
ISBN-13: 9788932117850
Reviews
Augustine is called the first modern man. This is because many aspects that form the foundation of Western society—such as its history, language, and thought—originated from his influence. He is also the first figure to systematize the recent trend of "learner-centered education." I wondered what made Augustine such a special person and why he became so great, and the book mentions a curiosity to understand himself throughout. He continued a journey of self-discovery in his relationships with
It feels like reading a humanities lecture encompassing faith, philosophy, and history! The more you read, the more it guides you to cultivate your critical thinking skills. It is a grateful book that poses questions to broaden your perspective—not only covering world history and philosophical knowledge, but also the thought of Augustine. I like it even more because it offers ample food for meditation. A treasure book that captures both scholarship and spirituality!
When thinking of Augustine, the first book that comes to mind is *Confessions*. However, I must admit that as of writing this, I have only read about half of it. During his lifetime, Augustine left behind many works in addition to *Confessions*, such as *On the Trinity* and *The City of God*. As such, he is still revered today as the greatest philosopher and theologian in church history. Augustine is also a saint who is the subject of extensive research. Hannah Arendt wrote her doctoral
It is a good read as an introduction to Augustine's *Confessions* and *The City of God*. However, mentioning figures from modern Korean history at the end of the book is inappropriate and seems out of step with the book's tone.
