The Relationship between Augustine’s Anthropological Duality and His Doctrine of the Two Cities

Augustine of Hippo’s early works distinguish between the earthly human person, driven by worldly desires, and reborn oriented towards heaven. Later, in his monumental De ciuitate Dei (On City God), expands on this distinction, proposing existence two cities: city, characterized love self; city God, God. This tension loves shapes understanding place world. article explores how said reflects a duality nature, tracing development relationship Augustine’s doctrine cities reflections dual nature from to Dei. The studies whether mirrors dichotomy ciuitas (city God) terrena (earthly city), examining conflict good evil within individuals society serves as model for doctrine, with focus these concepts are expounded earlier writings articulated It examines interaction manifests actions our desirable. Ultimately, seeks address question God self, both is capable harmonious resolution mindset.