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A 7 page research paper that examines the structure of Augustine of Hippo's Confessions and Plato's Phaedo can be seen as examples of how in biographical writing, the text and the author can merge, which is discussed in Brian Stock's After Augustine. No additional sources cited.
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fundamental questions concerning the "use of ancient contemplative practices in his treatment of self-knowledge and self--expression" (8). Stock goes on to argue that ancient thinkers and writers did not regard
the study of self and self-understanding in the same manner as modern authors. He writes, "The very idea that the self could be configured adequately in a literary or artistic
form was a subject of debate" (9). However, the "clear exception" to this is Augustines Confessions, which is routinely used as a "point of departure in contemporary histories of autobiography"
(Stock 9). Nevertheless, it is also true that Augustines autobiography differs from those of later eras in that the intent of conveying the details of Augustines life are secondary to
the purpose of edifying the reader and, thereby, adding to the glory of God. Therefore, by examining Augustines text, as well as an ancient "biography" -- Platos Phaedo -- it
can be seen by what is stated and the manner in which it is stated that the parameters of the search for self-knowledge are evident in both works. Augustine
of Hippo was one of the major formulators of policy and dogma for the early Christian Church. His theology influenced that which followed him for centuries. However, his Confessions, a
text in which he is painstakingly honest, demonstrates that his spiritual path was not easy. It is clear from the beginning that the intent of the text is for the
edification of his readers since Augustine begins his autobiography by praying, praising God and showing the reader that he conceives of this narrative as a prayer of praise for God,
as well as an account of contrition and thanksgiving for Gods guidance. However, it also encompasses many of the characteristics of a typical autobiography since Augustine relates the details
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