The impossible date on the dollar. Augustine on spiritual visions of corporeal origin

Authors

  • Enrico Moro Università degli Studi di Padova

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17421/2498-9746-05-14

Keywords:

mind-body problem, drems, visions, intentio, cogitatio

Abstract

The paper presents an analysis of De Genesi ad litteram, XII, xx, 42, in order to clarify Augustine’s view on the physical process of constitution of spiritual visions. The main topics covered are: the notion of intentio animae; the theory of sensation; the status of dreams and dream-like visions; the relationship between sensation, memory and imagination; the distinction and the differences between the different levels of consciousness.

Published

2021-05-04

Issue

Section

Human nature, soul and body. Convergence of perspectives