St. Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine of Hippo was a 4th-century Christian philosopher whose thoughts shaped Western moral philosophy. He believed in moral absolutism, the idea that certain actions are inherently right or wrong, based on divine law rather than human opinion. Augustine argued that true morality comes from God, and humans can only understand it through faith and reason. His works explore the nature of sin, free will, and the importance of aligning human behavior with divine principles, making him a key figure in the development of Christian ethics and the notion that ethical truths are universal and unchanging.