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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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
This complete work unites two of Roman philosopher Boethius's
finest works; his Theological Tracts regarding Christianity, and
his Consolation of Philosophy which concerns the nature of fortune
and dying. The works of Boethius emerged at the symbolic conclusion
of the classical era, and the beginning of post-Roman Europe. As
such they draw deeply upon extant classical traditions and the
religious significance of Christianity; the chaos and upheaval of
the author's time colors his writing in a fashion vibrant and
compelling. Venerated in Catholicism for his theological studies,
it was the philosophical ideas of Boethius that saw his popularity
endure for ages. Given his compelling life story - Boethius was
among the final Roman politicians to serve as a senator before the
collapse of the Western Empire - the author's writings gain an
additional, historic context. The famous Consolation was written
while Boethius was in jail awaiting what transpired as the death
sentence.
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