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Augustine: City of GodGrade 8dialectic Stage

The Peace of Pilgrims

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Recalls that our peace now is "the solace of our misery" not "positive enjoyment of felicity"

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why our peace is imperfect: vices never submit without a struggle

3

Meaning

Contrasts final peace (no vices, God rules directly) with earthly peace (constant struggle)

4

Defense

Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument

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