Augustine characterizes his philosophical project as one of “faith seeking understanding.” What does he mean by this? To put it another way: How does Augustine view the relationship between faith and reason? Are they mutually supporting? Does one take priority over the other? How might Augustine’s 4th century philosophical ideas relate to what contemporary psychology teaches us about the way that our emotions, likes/dislikes, and prior beliefs effect the way we form new beliefs and process information (see the posted video on confirmation bias)? Support your answers using philosophical argumentation.
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