Book 2

Question 1

What is the distinction discussed regarding lust and love?

Answer 1

Confusion between lust and love
The discussion notes how this confusion can lead individuals away from God.

Question 2

What did the author realize about his mother’s warnings?

Answer 2

His mother’s warnings were God speaking through her

Initially thought it was just typical parental advice.

Question 3

what is augustines father praised for

Answer 3

Sending him away to a good school

Ignored the person’s development during this time.

Question 4

What was the author’s attitude towards marriage?

Answer 4

Marriage wasn’t enough; wanted to be celibate for God

Indicates a deep spiritual longing.

Question 5

What is the nature of sin according to the ‘pear tree’ problem?

Answer 5

Sin is a corruption of the good

Represents a fundamental misunderstanding of goodness.

Question 6

How does the author describe the excitement of sin?

Answer 6

Excitement to do something wrong

Reflects a deeper love for self-destruction.

Question 7

What is original sin as described in the text?

Answer 7

People are essentially born sinners

It is considered human nature to sin.

Question 8

What are the two qualities of sin mentioned?

Answer 8

1. Humans do what is wrong without good reason
2. Sin can be described but not fully explained

Highlights the complexity and irrationality of sin.

Question 9

What is Socrates’ and Plato’s view on wrongdoing?

Answer 9

If you do something wrong, you must be mistaken

Suggests that education can correct moral failings.

Question 10

Kierkegaard and doestevesky views on sin?

Answer 10

They disagree because that which is within sin cannot explain sin

Emphasizes a more existential approach to understanding sin.

Question 11

What is Kant’s perspective on morals and freedom?

Answer 11

Morals presuppose freedom

Argues that intentions cannot be judged without free will.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: According to Kant, if there were a truly bad action, it wouldn’t have a _______.

Answer 12

cause

This suggests that all actions must stem from free will.

Question 13

What does the statement ‘sin comes from disordered love’ imply?

Answer 13

Loving earthly things more than God

Indicates a misalignment of priorities in one’s affections.

Question 14

• ## Eros:

Answer 14

sees love and then loves that

• self fufilling

Question 15

agape

Answer 15

• creates value by loving
  
  • god gave value to humanity

Question 16

• lust

Answer 16

• disordered desire

Question 17

• love

Answer 17

• selfless

Question 18

thief stealing frmo another thief example

Answer 18

they still feel wronged, understands teh act is wrong and is upset by it

Question 19

sin as disordered love

Answer 19

loving someting earthly over god

Question 20

what did augustine do to garner pride from classmates

Answer 20

lie about things that he did, such not to seem like a weakling or innocent