The Consolation of Philosophy

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
Cover of the book The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, Neeland Media LLC
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Boethius ISBN: 9781420958805
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC Publication: September 27, 2018
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing Language: English
Author: Boethius
ISBN: 9781420958805
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC
Publication: September 27, 2018
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing
Language: English

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 includes a biographical afterword.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 includes a biographical afterword.

More books from Neeland Media LLC

Cover of the book King Lear (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford) by Boethius
Cover of the book The Shadowy Waters by Boethius
Cover of the book Civil Disobedience and Other Essays by Boethius
Cover of the book The American Senator by Boethius
Cover of the book Parochial and Plain Sermons (Volume II) by Boethius
Cover of the book American Cookery: The First American Cookbook by Boethius
Cover of the book The Complete Tales of Henry James (Volume 12 of 12) by Boethius
Cover of the book The Staple of News by Boethius
Cover of the book An Enemy of the People by Boethius
Cover of the book Eastward Ho by Boethius
Cover of the book Alcestis by Boethius
Cover of the book The Hour-Glass (verse) by Boethius
Cover of the book The Collected Verse of Robert Service by Boethius
Cover of the book Life is a Dream by Boethius
Cover of the book The Sherlock Holmes Mysteries by Boethius
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy