Cameron Nagler
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Explain Augustine’s notion of divine illumination.?
Explain Augustine’s notion of divine illumination. What does Augustine use divine illumination to
explain? What is Plato’s alternative and why does Augustine reject it? What problem does Duns
Scotus present for divine illumination theory, and what is his naturalistic explanation that replaces
divine illumination theory? Be sure to illustrate Scotus’ theory with examples. Of the three accounts,
i.e. Plato’s, Augustine’s, and Scotus’, which do you find most convincing? Explain your answer
Explain Augustine’s notion of divine illumination. What does Augustine use divine illumination to
explain? What is Plato’s alternative and why does Augustine reject it? What problem does Duns
Scotus present for divine illumination theory, and what is his naturalistic explanation that replaces
divine illumination theory? Be sure to illustrate Scotus’ theory with examples. Of the three accounts,
i.e. Plato’s, Augustine’s, and Scotus’, which do you find most convincing? Explain your answer