La fecondità del pensiero di Agostino nella filosofia di Michele Federico Sciacca

This paper delves into the profound influence of Saint Augustine's thought on the philosophy of Michele Federico Sciacca. Rather than merely analyzing Sciacca's historical interpretation of Augustine or his theoretical engagement with Augustinian themes, it examines Augustine's original texts to reveal their rich contributions to Sciacca's philosophical framework. The discussion is structured around four key Augustinian statements, which Sciacca weaves into his philosophical reflection.Through these, he develops a perspective that sees human existence as fundamentally marked by an intrinsic restlessness, an existential and spiritual quest leadingto transcendence.

Sciacca positions Augustine's thought as a vital counterpoint to modern philosophical currents, underscoring the necessity of interiority, the ontological primacy of truth, and the inseparable link between knowledge and love.Ultimately, he interprets Augustinian philosophy as a spiritual journey - a movement from the finite to the infinite - where self-discovery is inextricably bound tothe recognition of God [Publisher's Text].

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