The concept of the heart as the source of virtues in the reflection of Philo of Alexandria
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https://doi.org/10.15290/elpis.2018.20.07Keywords:
God, virtue, human, being, soul, mind, heartAbstract
Heart is one of main notions used in the works of Philo of Alexandria. They are interpreted in an allegorical way. Philo points the close connection of mind and heart. In his opinion, the heart performs the role of managerial and giving mind. Through heart can grow in Christian virtues. Thanks to virtues the man can approach God.
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