Publisher's Synopsis
King Alfred's Version of the Consolations of Boethius is a translation of the Latin text, Consolation of Philosophy, by the Roman philosopher Boethius. The translation was made by King Alfred the Great in the late 9th century and is considered to be one of the most important works of Old English literature. The book is divided into five parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Boethius' philosophy. The first part discusses the nature of happiness and the second part explores the concept of free will. The third part examines the relationship between fortune and happiness, while the fourth part discusses the nature of evil. The final part of the book explores the concept of divine providence and the role of God in human affairs. Throughout the book, King Alfred provides commentary on Boethius' ideas and offers his own insights into the nature of life and the human condition. The book is a fascinating exploration of medieval philosophy and provides valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural world of Anglo-Saxon England.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.
