Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius Translator (3 results)

Condition: New. pp. 294.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The Consolation of Philosophy," written by Boethius during his imprisonment in AD 523, is a philosophical work reflecting on the coexistence of evil in a world governed by God and the attainability of happiness amidst unpredictable fortune. Boethius engages in a conversation with Philosophy, personified as a female, who consoles him by emphasizing the transient nature of fame and wealth and the supremacy of intellectual pursuits as the "one true good." Philosophy advocates that true happiness comes from within and remains unaffected by external circumstances. Boethius delves into topics like predestination, free will, the problem of evil, human nature, virtue, and justice. The work had a significant influence on late antiquity, Medieval, and early Renaissance Christianity. About The Author: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (477524) was a Roman philosopher of the 5th and 6th centuries. He hailed from a family of politicians and received an education in Greek, fostering a passion for literature and philosophy. Boethius was renowned for his skills as an orator, senator, and consul. However, despite his successful public service, he faced accusations of treason and was imprisoned. During his captivity, he authored his most significant work, "The Consolation of Philosophy." H. R. James (1862-1931) was a scholar with an M.A. from CH. CH. Oxford. He is known for translating Boethius' "The Consolation of Philosophy" into English prose and verse. Besides this notable translation, he also authored works such as "The Consolation of Philosophy" and "Our Hellenic Heritage." The Title 'The consolation of philosophy of Boethius written/authored/edited by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Translator: H. R. James', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121286121 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 294 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Ethics. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 294.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The Consolation of Philosophy," written by Boethius during his imprisonment in AD 523, is a philosophical work reflecting on the coexistence of evil in a world governed by God and the attainability of happiness amidst unpredictable fortune. Boethius engages in a conversation with Philosophy, personified as a female, who consoles him by emphasizing the transient nature of fame and wealth and the supremacy of intellectual pursuits as the "one true good." Philosophy advocates that true happiness comes from within and remains unaffected by external circumstances. Boethius delves into topics like predestination, free will, the problem of evil, human nature, virtue, and justice. The work had a significant influence on late antiquity, Medieval, and early Renaissance Christianity. About The Author: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (477524) was a Roman philosopher of the 5th and 6th centuries. He hailed from a family of politicians and received an education in Greek, fostering a passion for literature and philosophy. Boethius was renowned for his skills as an orator, senator, and consul. However, despite his successful public service, he faced accusations of treason and was imprisoned. During his captivity, he authored his most significant work, "The Consolation of Philosophy." H. R. James (1862-1931) was a scholar with an M.A. from CH. CH. Oxford. He is known for translating Boethius' "The Consolation of Philosophy" into English prose and verse. Besides this notable translation, he also authored works such as "The Consolation of Philosophy" and "Our Hellenic Heritage." The Title 'The consolation of philosophy of Boethius written/authored/edited by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Translator: H. R. James', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121286138 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 294 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Ethics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 294.…