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Confessions - On Love & Desire

Augustine of Hippo

Theology
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Overview

Augustine explores what we truly love and how misdirected love leads to emptiness. Love rightly ordered is the foundation of meaning.

Why This Matters

Shows that Love is about what we ultimately value - and that misdirected love leads away from human flourishing.

Key Themes

love rightly orderedvaluing truthcompassionspiritual love

Reflection Questions

What does Augustine say we truly need to love?

Where is your love well-ordered vs. misdirected?

What would change if you loved what was truly good?

About the Author

Augustine of Hippo (400) wrote this transformative work that continues to shape how we understand love. This text has been studied for its profound insights into human development and remains deeply relevant to modern leadership challenges.

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Published: 400

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Topics:

lovedesiremeaningpurposevalues

Reading Tip:

Consider keeping a journal while reading to capture insights that resonate with your personal experience of Love.