This lecture discusses key ideas from the early medieval philosopher and theologian, Augustine of Hippo's work, The Confessions.

It focuses specifically on his self-examination as he recalls the incident of the Pear Tree in book 2. This leads Augustine to reflect upon the nature of human motivation - particularly the motivations that explain wrong or evil actions and choices.  In trying to get to the roots of the Pear Tree incident, he finds that his action ultimately had to be explained by saying that he desired evil - which is really a nothing or nullity.

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Augustine Of Hippo, Confessions - The Pear Tree And Evil - Sadler's Lectures

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Augustine Of Hippo, Confessions - The Pear Tree And Evil - Sadler's Lectures

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