{ "item_title" : "Boethius's Consolation Of Philosophy (1785)", "item_author" : [" Boethius", "Philip Ridpath "], "item_description" : "Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy is a philosophical work written by the Roman philosopher and statesman, Boethius, in the 6th century AD. The book is a dialogue between Boethius and Philosophy, personified as a woman, who helps him overcome his despair and find solace in the face of his impending execution. Boethius was a prominent figure in Roman politics, serving as a senator and advisor to the king. However, he was accused of treason and imprisoned, leading to his eventual execution. While in prison, Boethius wrote this book as a way to cope with his situation and find meaning in his suffering. The Consolation of Philosophy is divided into five books, each addressing a different aspect of Boethius's despair. In the first book, Philosophy appears to Boethius and begins to console him by discussing the nature of happiness and the transience of earthly pleasures. In the second book, Philosophy addresses the problem of evil and the role of fate in human life. The third book focuses on the nature of free will and the relationship between God's foreknowledge and human actions. The fourth book discusses the nature of true happiness and the importance of virtue in achieving it. Finally, in the fifth book, Philosophy discusses the nature of divine providence and the ultimate fate of the soul after death. Throughout the book, Boethius draws on the teachings of classical philosophy, particularly that of Plato and Aristotle, as well as Christian theology. The Consolation of Philosophy became a widely read and influential work in the Middle Ages, and continues to be studied today for its insights into the nature of human suffering and the search for meaning in life.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/597/449/1165974495_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "44.95", "online_price" : "44.95", "our_price" : "44.95", "club_price" : "44.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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