The Consolation of Philosophy: Ignatius Critical Editions
Written in the sixth century, The Consolation of Philosophy was one of the most popular and influential works of the Middle Ages. Boethius composed the masterpiece while imprisoned and awaiting the death sentence for treason. The Christian author had served as a high-ranking government official...
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Written in the sixth century, The Consolation of Philosophy was one of the most popular and influential works of the Middle Ages. Boethius composed the masterpiece while imprisoned and awaiting the death sentence for treason. The Christian author had served as a high-ranking government official before falling out of favor with Roman Emperor Theodoric, an Arian. In the Consolation, Boethius explores the true end of life-knowledge of God-through a conversation with Lady Philosophy. Part prose, part poetry, the work combines Greek philosophy and Christian faith to formulate answers to some of life's most difficult and enduring questions.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781586174378 (1586174371)
ASIN: 1586174371
Publish date: May 1st 2012
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Pages no: 304
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
History,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
Historical Fiction,
Medieval,
Religion,
Philosophy,
Poetry,
Theology
You ever wonder why God (or the universe) would allow a truly awful human being like Donald Trump to flourish? I do and this book delves into that kind of question with gusto. The author, Boethius, through his dialog with the lady, Philosophy, tells us and much more. There is no cop out with his...
Urgh. I really do not like reading philosophy. It annoys me that I cannot argue with the author when I disagree with him.The Consolation of Philosophy was written by Boethius in 532 when he was under house arrest, about to be executed. In it, he struggles to come to terms with the existence of evil,...
I enjoyed First three books about happiness and fortune , then the book had been switched to Ethics and moral philosophy here I began to skip pages , no doubt that someone in his place need a " Devine " spirit to give him some consolation and Boethius called her Philosophy , no wonder that Boethius...
Translation uses old fashioned poetic language, which doesn't make it any smoother to read. The fanciful frame story of Boethius conversing with Lady Philosophy in the prison courtyard was pretty cool, and I appreciated the study break songs between their more serious discussions. The philosophy, ...
Preface and AcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroductionSummary of the TreatiseNote on the TextSelect BibliographyA Chronology of Boethius' Life and Times--The Consolation of PhilosophyExplanatory NotesIndex and Glossary of Names
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