Augustine: City of God•Grade 8•dialectic 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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