The Consolation of Philosophy
Boethius, Anicius
ISBN: | 9781434100061 |
Publisher: | Waking Lion Press |
Published: | 1 February, 2009 |
Format: | ePub |
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The Consolation of Philosophy
Boethius, Anicius
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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