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Augustine on Free Will and Evil by Thomas Ruble is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Augustine discusses the eternal law and temporal law in Book 1 of On Free Choice of the Will. The eternal law is unchanging and commands that all things be perfectly ordered, while the temporal law can vary between places but must align with reason. Living under the eternal law leads to happiness for those who love eternal virtues, while the temporal law preserves society but its focus on temporary things results in an unhappy life. Ultimately, evildoing stems from neglecting eternal things and overindulgin
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- Thomas Ruble
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- EN