History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

In his City of God Augustine traces the histories and philosophical underpinnings of two “cities,” one devoted to worldly glory, the other to heavenly bliss.

Augustine defends free will, but rejects the Pelagian claim that we can be good without God's help.

Augustine argues that words are signs, but not signs that can bring us to knowledge.

In the Confessions Augustine weaves autobiography with reflections on the nature of God, man, and time.