In this episode, we dive deep into the thought of Saint Augustine, exploring how peace, order, and law become essential instruments of social harmony in times of crisis. Drawing from Book XIX of the De Civitate Dei, we uncover Augustine’s revolutionary idea of peace as the “tranquillitas ordinis” — not simply the absence of conflict, but the presence of a just and harmonious order.
Guided by the insights of Professor Juan Antonio Cabrera Montero, this episode unpacks: The evolution of the concept of peace in Greek, Roman, and biblical cultures
Augustine’s nine definitions of peace — from the inner self to the cosmic order
The distinction between human law and divine law. Why justice is the foundation of any real society
Augustine’s theory of the just war, and why war must aim at restoring peace
The role of order (ordo amoris, ordo pacis) in shaping ethical and political life
The necessity of interior peace for building authentic social peace
A rich, accessible, and thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, political theory, law, or the roots of Western thinking. Perfect for students, scholars, and curious listeners who want to understand how Augustine’s vision still speaks to a world marked by conflict, inequality, and cultural transformation.
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