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The Consolation of Philosophy (Paperback): W. V. Cooper The Consolation of Philosophy (Paperback)
W. V. Cooper; Anicius Boethius
R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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

The Consolation of Philosophy (Paperback): Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius The Consolation of Philosophy (Paperback)
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius; Contributions by W. V. Cooper
R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"The lions of Carthage, though they bear the gorgeous bonds and trappings of captivity, and eat the food that is given them by hand, and though they fear their harsh master with his lash they know so well; yet if once blood has touched their bristling jaws, their old, their latent wills return; with deep roaring they remember their old selves; they loose their bands and free their necks, and their tamer is the first torn by their cruel teeth, and his blood is poured out by their rage and wrath. from Book III The Consolation of Philosophy was the single most popular book (after the Bible) during the Middle Ages. It is written as a conversation between Boethius and the spirit of Philosophy in the form of a beautiful woman. Boethius, imprisoned, tells Philosophy of his frustration and despair. She responds with compassionate teaching, preaching detachment and reminding Boethius that he must accept that Fortunes Wheel turns for all. Readers interested in the history of Christian thought and students of the Middle Ages will want to read this influential, classic work of Christian philosophy. Roman philosopher ANICIUS MANLIUS SEVERINUS BOETHIUS (c. 480524) was a scholar, translator, and Christian thinker whose influence was still widely felt a thousand years after his death. He preserved classic works by Aristotle, Plato, and others by translating them into Latin. His translations of Greek texts on mathematics, geometry, music, and astronomy were used in universities for hundreds of years. He was not able to complete all of his ambitious projects before his execution in 524 by Theodoric the Great, whom he had served for many years."

The Consolation of Philosophy (Paperback): Boethius The Consolation of Philosophy (Paperback)
Boethius; Translated by W. V. Cooper
R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Consolation of Philosophy (Hardcover): Boethius The Consolation of Philosophy (Hardcover)
Boethius; Translated by W. V. Cooper
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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