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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.
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius was a 6th century nobleman,
politician, and most notably-a philosopher. In his lifetime he saw
the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the establishment of the
Ostrogoths. He served a year as Consul but eventually came under
suspicion of treasonous dealings with the Eastern Roman Empire.
King Theodric the Great imprisoned Boethius and eventually executed
him. While awaiting his fate in prison Boethius wrote The
Consolation of Philosophy, a book about the weighty issues of life.
Framed as a dialogue between Boethius and Philosophy (personated by
a woman), Boethius discusses inequality and the overruling
importance of Providence. Along with his translations of Aristotle
and other Greek classics, Boethius' writings had a profound impact
on scholars of the Middle Ages
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