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AUGUSTINE 1

BOOKS WRITTEN IN
Milan
GROUP 4
Eriss Locsin
Christine Mae Molarto
Darlene May Parcon
Kirsten Brey Villeza
BSA 1- A
The Immortality of the Soul
The immortality of the soul is a
philosophical concept that describes an
immortal, incorporeal essence that
resides in the body. Because it is
immortal, the soul persists even after the
body has died. This work consists of the
concise and difficult to understand notes
intended to supplement the Solliloquies.
KEY CONCEPTS

1. The Soul’s Immaterial and Incorruptible Nature


Within this framework, philosophical discussion has centred mainly on the idea of the
immaterial soul and its capacity to survive the death of the body.

2. Augustine highlights that the soul’s capacity to understand eternal concepts like
justice and goodness reflects its own eternal nature. This links the soul to divine truth
and supports its immortality. It is possible to define the soul in such a way that it is
incorruptible, indissoluble, and self-subsisting, critics have asked whether there is any
good reason to think that souls as thus defined exist.

3. Augustine connects the soul’s immortality to moral responsibility, asserting that its
eternal fate depends on its actions in life. This frames human life as preparation for
eternity, influencing Christian views on free will and salvation.
On Music

St. Augustine's On Music (De Musica)


offers a deep exploration of rhythm,
harmony, and the relationship between
the human soul and divine order. Although
it may seem focused on music theory, it
also offers key insights relevant to
theology and intellectual discourse. This is
a treatise on rhythm and melody.
KEY CONCEPTS

1. Music as a Reflection of Divine Order


Augustine viewed music, particularly its harmony and rhythm, as a metaphor for the
order and harmony present in the cosmos, which reflects the divine order created by
God.
2. The Role of Music in Moral and Spiritual Formation:
Augustine discusses how music can influence the soul, and he is particularly
interested in how rhythm and melody can affect a person’s moral and spiritual
disposition.
3. Music as a Pathway to the Knowledge of God
Augustine suggests that music, through its intellectual and sensory components, can
serve as a pathway to deeper knowledge of God. By contemplating the mathematical
nature of music (ratios, rhythms, and harmonies), one can ascend to contemplation of
the eternal truths.
REFERENCES

https://www.britannica.com/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-immortal-soul-ideas-of-
socrates-plato-augustine.html
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/augustine/
https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php?id=37672
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Christianity/The-immortality-of-the-soul
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/4/4/485
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=11968
https://theopolisinstitute.com/augustine-and-the-music-of-time/
THANK YOU!

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