Publisher's Synopsis
Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy is a philosophical treatise written by the Roman philosopher and statesman Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius in the 6th century AD. The book is a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, who appears to him in his prison cell where he is awaiting execution. The dialogue explores the nature of happiness, the problem of evil, the relationship between free will and divine foreknowledge, and the nature of reality. Lady Philosophy offers Boethius a way to find consolation in the midst of his suffering and to understand the workings of the world. The book is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature and has had a significant influence on Western philosophy and literature. This edition of the book was published in 1785 and includes a translation of the original Latin text into English.With Notes And Illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
