The Consolation of Philosophy
Boethius
ISBN 10: 0486421635 ISBN 13: 9780486421636
Published by Dover Publications, 2002
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Landmark of Western thought written by a 6th-century Roman statesman and philosopher awaiting execution. Comprising a dialogue in alternating prose and verse between Boethius and his spiritual guardian, the book concerns happiness: how to achieve and maintain it amid life's inevitable pain. A cornerstone of medieval humanism.
About the Author: An aristocratic scholar and philosopher and one of the most influential members of the court of the Ostrogoth ruler Theodoric, Boethius (born c. 480 AD) was arrested for alleged treason (which he denied). During his confinement in northern Italy, he wrote his masterpiece, "The Consolation of Philosophy," a work in which he considers universal issues. Executed in about 526 AD.
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Title: The Consolation of Philosophy
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good