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3.0

A highly influential work of the early 6th century, Boethius’ “The Consolation of Philosophy” digs into complex issues, such as the definition of happiness, the powerlessness of evil men, and the question of free will.

Boethius wields the Socratic method clumsily, but sometimes the proper note is struck nevertheless. I particularly enjoyed his treatment of fortune, and the right perception of such.