concept

dying life or living death

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description
A paradoxical phrase used by Augustine to describe the human condition, implying that human existence is characterized by both a state of being alive and a continuous movement towards death.
nature
paradoxical

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  • referenced_byAugustine of Hippo
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    I know not whence I came into this dying life (shall I call it?) or living death.
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    2026-03-02T21:55:27.320Z
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