Phil105 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Lecture notes on the views of St. Augustine and how they apply to politics and society. Includes: Review of Plato's Metaphysics St. Augustine's Philosophy Basics Application to Government & Society Political Consequences Later in History

When individuals are deciding what to do for themselves alone, they consider only their own utility. For example, if you are choosing ice cream for yourself, the utilitarian view is that you should choose the flavor that will give you the most pleasure.

Notes taken prior to learning about the philosophy of St. Augustine (background info lecture) Includes: •History of Rome •Judaism & Christianity in Rome •Theology vs Philosophy •History of St. Augustine •Timeline for reference