James Wetzels Werk befasst sich mit dem Denken des Heiligen Augustinus, insbesondere im Rahmen des Platonismus. Seine Forschung untersucht Moralphychologie, die Metaphysik des Bösen, Mystik und Mythologie. Er beschäftigt sich auch mit der post-hellenistischen Philosophie, der modernen Philosophie und der kartesianischen Wende sowie dem Post-Kartesianismus und dem Ende der Philosophie.
Focusing on Augustine's perspectives on virtue and the will, this work offers a detailed examination of his philosophical ideas. It provides a significant contribution to the field of Augustine studies, highlighting the complexities of his thought and its implications for understanding moral philosophy.
A guide to the life and work of Augustine. It takes up the major concerns of Augustine's complex and evolving thought and accords them a form that allows readers to think with Augustine as well as about him.
Exploring the complexities of knowledge and self-awareness, this collection of essays delves into themes of parting and reunion, drawing heavily on the Genesis narrative and Augustine's interpretations. Half of the essays engage with Augustine's views on original sin, self-division, and the quest for grace, while the others focus on concepts like forgiveness, morality, and the beauty found in imperfection. Together, they reflect on the challenges of self-knowledge, suggesting that disfigurement can lead to transformation and deeper understanding.