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Augustine's Theodicy and Joyce's Aesthetics

by J. Mitchell Morse
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781258463113
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Literary Licensing, LLC
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  • Pages: 18
  • Original Price: USD 31.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 200 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

Augustine's Theodicy and Joyce's Aesthetics is a scholarly book written by J. Mitchell Morse that explores the intersection of theology and literature. Specifically, the book examines the theological concept of theodicy, which is the attempt to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering in the world with the belief in an all-powerful and benevolent God. Morse argues that the Irish author James Joyce's modernist aesthetic is deeply influenced by Augustine of Hippo's theodicy, which emphasizes the idea that evil is a privation or absence of good rather than a positive force. Morse analyzes Joyce's major works, including Ulysses and Finnegans Wake, and shows how Joyce's use of language and symbolism reflects his engagement with Augustine's ideas.The book also explores the broader implications of this connection between theology and literature. Morse argues that Joyce's engagement with Augustine's theodicy reflects a broader trend in modernist literature to grapple with the problem of evil and to reject traditional religious explanations for suffering. At the same time, Morse suggests that the literary approach to theodicy can offer new insights into theological debates and can help to bridge the gap between faith and reason.Overall, Augustine's Theodicy and Joyce's Aesthetics is a thought-provoking and interdisciplinary work that will appeal to scholars and students of literature, theology, and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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