The Consolation of Philosophy

Cover Art for 9781434100061, The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, Anicius
ISBN: 9781434100061
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Published: 1 February, 2009
Format: ePub
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The Consolation of Philosophy is a classic dialogue on the meaning of life between Boethius, bitter and despairing over his unjust imprisonment, and the spirit of Philosophy, depicted as a woman of wisdom and compassion. Alternately composed in prose and verse, the Consolation teaches acceptance of hardship in a spirit of philosophical detachment from misfortune. Parts of the work are reminiscent of the Socratic method of Plato's dialogues, as the spirit of philosophy questions Boethius and chal

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