The Consolation of Philosophy - Softcover

Boethius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1420958798 ISBN 13: 9781420958799

Publisher: Digireads.com, 2018

Synopsis

Born in the late 5th century AD, Boethius was a Roman statesman and philosopher who would come into the service of the Ostrogothic ruler of Italy, Theodoric the Great. Ultimately he would rise to the position of magister officiorum, the head of all the government and court services. In 523 AD he would find himself accused of treasonous correspondence with Justin I, a charge that would land him in prison and ultimately lead to his execution. During Boethius’s year-long imprisonment leading up to his execution he wrote “The Consolation of Philosophy,” a work that would become regarded as one of the most important and influential works from medieval times. “The Consolation of Philosophy” is a classical exposition of human nature as Boethius reflects on the treacherous betrayal that led to his fall from favor with his lord. In it he ponders the universal question of Theodicy, or why a benevolent and all powerful God allows evil to manifest in the world, and on the transitory nature of fortune. Meant to provide himself with some solace in the face of his fated execution, Boethius’ “The Consolation of Philosophy” is a work that has provided spiritual guidance to those in despair ever since its first appearance. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Edition details

• Publisher: Digireads.com
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420958798
• ISBN 13: 9781420958799
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96