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Anicii Manlii Severini Boëtii ... Consolationis Philosophiæ Libros Quinque

Anicii Manlii Severini Boëtii ... Consolationis Philosophiæ Libros Quinque

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PhilosophyAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1247701832
ISBN13: 9781247701837
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Oct 6 2011
Pages: 458
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Latin

This is a 17th-century Latin edition of Boethius's De Consolatione Philosophiae (The Consolation of Philosophy). Written in prison while Boethius awaited execution in the early 6th century, the work is a dialogue between the author and Lady Philosophy, exploring themes of fortune, fate, free will, and the nature of good and evil. A cornerstone of medieval thought, The Consolation of Philosophy has influenced countless writers and thinkers throughout history. This edition offers valuable insight into the reception and interpretation of Boethius's work in the early modern period.

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