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Boethius' Consolation Of Philosophy (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Autor

Boethius

Traducido por

George Colville

Ilustrado por

Ernest B. Bax

Editorial

Literary Licensing, LLC

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

156

Encuadernación

Tapa Dura

Dimensiones

25.4x17.8x1.1 cm

Peso

0.49 kg.

ISBN13

9781497908949

Categorías

Antologías: general
Obras de consulta
Filosofía y teoría de la educación
Filosofía

Boethius' Consolation Of Philosophy (en Inglés)

Boethius (Autor) · George Colville (Traducido por) · Ernest B. Bax (Ilustrado por) · Literary Licensing, LLC · Tapa Dura

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Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy is a philosophical and literary masterpiece written by the Roman philosopher and statesman, Boethius, in the early 6th century. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, who appears to him in his prison cell where he is awaiting execution. Boethius is despondent and despairing, having been unjustly accused of treason and sentenced to death. Lady Philosophy appears to him to provide comfort and wisdom, and to guide him towards a deeper understanding of the nature of happiness, fortune, and the human condition.Throughout the book, Lady Philosophy engages Boethius in a series of discussions on a range of topics, including the nature of good and evil, the relationship between happiness and virtue, the role of fortune in human affairs, and the nature of God and the universe. She argues that true happiness can only be found through a life of virtue and that the pursuit of wealth, power, and fame is ultimately futile and leads to misery. She also argues that God is the ultimate source of all good and that human suffering can be understood as a means of spiritual growth and purification.Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy is a work of profound philosophical and literary significance. It has been widely read and studied throughout the centuries and has influenced many great thinkers, including Dante, Chaucer, and Shakespeare. The book is a testament to the enduring power of philosophy and the human capacity for wisdom and understanding, even in the face of adversity and suffering.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.