Body Language in Augustine's "Confessiones" and "De doctrina Christiana"

This article examines the role of bodily expressions within Augustine's theory of signs and language. Philosophical reflection, rhetorical practice, and his own homiletical experience all led Augustine to consider the role played by the body in communicative acts. The invesitgation is sharpened...

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Main Author: Bouton-Touboulic, Anne-Isabelle 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Philosophy Documentation Center [2018]
In: Augustinian studies
Year: 2018, Volume: 49, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-23
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
Further subjects:B COURCELLE, Pierre
B Physiognomy
B Catechisms
B Body language
B Language acquisition
Online Access: Volltext (doi)