The consolation of philosophy of Boethius [Hardcover]

Name : The consolation of philosophy of Boethius [Hardcover]

Author : Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Translator: H. R. James

Book Format : Hardcover

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121286138

Language : English

Pages : 201-300 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : "The Consolation of Philosophy," written by Boethius during his imprisonment in AD 523, is a philosophical work reflecting on the coexistence of evil in a world governed by God and the attainability of happiness amidst unpredictable fortune. Boethius engages in a conversation with Philosophy, personified as a female, who consoles him by emphasizing the transient nature of fame and wealth and the supremacy of intellectual pursuits as the "one true good." Philosophy advocates that true happiness comes from within and remains unaffected by external circumstances. Boethius delves into topics like predestination, free will, the problem of evil, human nature, virtue, and justice. The work had a significant influence on late antiquity, Medieval, and early Renaissance Christianity. About The Author: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (477–524) was a Roman philosopher of the 5th and 6th centuries. He hailed from a family of politicians and received an education in Greek, fostering a passion for literature and philosophy. Boethius was renowned for his skills as an orator, senator, and consul. However, despite his successful public service, he faced accusations of treason and was imprisoned. During his captivity, he authored his most significant work, "The Consolation of Philosophy." H. R. James (1862-1931) was a scholar with an M.A. from CH. CH. Oxford. He is known for tr

Country of Origin : India