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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
the first couple books were so beautiful and shocking how applicable everything was to our modern day. Books 3-4 definitely utilized some flawed logic, but I did enjoy the explanation of free will/eternal knowledge in Book 5.
challenging
informative
inspiring
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boethius is so real for being raised on mommy philosophy. also very interesting points about eternity and forever. having lost nothing and gained nothing.
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
the first part focussing on luck in life was really interesting for me. For example, letting the reader think about his or her life in terms of luck. If I wouldve died today, have I lifed a fortunate or lucky life? I was born with a great many things so yes, but again dying at my age would be quite young. So a nice food for thought, exactly what sticks with me. However in the second part, nearing the end, of the book it goes more and more into God and how he lets evil happen. I kinda lost it here, most likely because it was not interesting enough and, as a first timer reading a God focussed philosophy book, I always seem to find loopholes in arguments when it comes to Him. People who are believers already might be more interested in this book.
challenging
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inspiring
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3.5 stars. Interesting in context and when viewed as part of the larger canon of prison literature. I just don’t think our current culture accommodates stoicism.
conceptually interesting, obviously flawed arguments particularly on necessity and providence but i enjoyed it as a narrative and a piece of hope nonetheless. 3.5.
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