Consolatio Philosophiae: The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

Consolatio Philosophiae: The Consolation of Philosophy

Boethius with H. R. James (Translator)

184 pages first pub 524 (editions)

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Consolatio Philosophiae is Boethius's conversation with Philosophy personified. Written while awaiting execution, he ponders the nature of morality, fate and free will. Writing as Philosophy, he memorably brings the metaphor of the wheel of fortun...

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