The Consolation of Philosophy: With an Introduction and Contemporary Criticism

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Ignatius Press, Nov 15, 2011 - Philosophy - 278 pages

Written in the sixth century, The Consolation of Philosophy was one of the most popular and influential works of the Middle Ages. Boethius composed the masterpiece while imprisoned and awaiting the death sentence for treason. The Christian author had served as a high-ranking government official before falling out of favor with Roman Emperor Theodoric, an Arian. In the Consolation, Boethius explores the true end of life-knowledge of God-through a conversation with Lady Philosophy. Part prose, part poetry, the work combines Greek philosophy and Christian faith to formulate answers to some of life's most difficult and enduring questions.

 

Contents

The Ladder of Knowledge and the Ascent
177
Lady Philosophy as Physician
187
How Boethius Built a Bridge from Ancient Pagan
229
Triumph Or Travail?
247
Every Truly Happy Person Becomes
257
Contributors
267
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Scott Goins, Ph.D., is Professor of Classics and Director of the Honors College at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. from Florida State University and has published writings on several authors including Virgil and Boethius.

Barbara H. Wyman, M.A., M.F.A., teaches English and Latin at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Besides Boethius, she has published writings on George Herbert, Hopkins, and others.


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