The Consolation of Philosophy: Ignatius Critical Editions, Paperback
Descriere
Written in the sixth century, The Consolation of Philosophy was one of the most popular and influential works of the Middle Ages. Boethius composed the masterpiece while imprisoned and awaiting the death sentence for treason. The Christian author had served as a high-ranking government official before falling out of favor with Roman Emperor Theodoric, an Arian. In the Consolation, Boethius explores the true end of life-knowledge of God-through a conversation with Lady Philosophy. Part prose, part poetry, the work combines Greek philosophy and Christian faith to formulate answers to some of life's most difficult and enduring questions.
Despre autor
Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boethius a fost un învățat, filozof și om de stat din secolul al VI-lea, ultim reprezentant al culturii romane din antichitatea târzie, făcând trecerea către Evul Mediu. Deși nu există mărturii directe asupra vieții sale religioase, datorită lucrărilor sale teologice, este considerat filozof creștin, unul din primii "doctori ai Bisericii".
