The Consolation of Philosophy

The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Boethius was greatly influenced by his personal troubles with the Roman government. While awaiting trial for treason, he wrote this exploration of philosophy as it relates to God, fate and free will. It’s an enlightening account that details thought-provoking questions leading to introspective answers.

About the author

Anicius Boethius (477-524) was a Roman philosopher who lived during the 5th and 6th centuries. Born into a family of politicians, Boethius was educated in Greek and had a love for literature and philosophy. He is often cited as an accomplished orator, senator and consul. Despite his years in public service, Boethius was accused of treason and eventually imprisoned. During confinement, he wrote his most notable work, The Consolation of Philosophy, which was completed before his execution in 524.

Product details

• Authors: Ancius Boethius
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2020
• EAN: 9781513268552
• ISBN: 978-1-5132-6855-2
• No. of pages: 154
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 172 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Mint Editions; Mint Editions—Philosophical and Theological Work; Mint Editions (Philosophical and Theological Work)
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Essays, PHILOSOPHY / Individual Philosophers, PHILOSOPHY / Good & Evil, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Ancient Greek and Roman literature