Trivium
Augustine: City of GodGrade 8dialectic Stage

All Seek Peace

The Text

What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Recalls Augustine's claim: even those who wage war desire peace

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why Augustine thinks peace is universally desired (written into our nature)

3

Meaning

Distinguishes between true peace and false peace

4

Defense

Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument

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