The Consolation of Philosophy
Feb 2027 · Princeton University Press
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A vivid new translation of one of the great works of Western philosophy
The Consolation of Philosophy—a moving and profound exploration of the mysteries of suffering, evil, fate, and free will—has inspired readers for more than a millennium, from Thomas Aquinas and Dante to Chaucer and C. S. Lewis. Although Boethius, a late-Roman Christian, wrote The Consolation as a work of philosophy, it has deeply influenced Christian and nonreligious thinkers alike. In this volume, Philip Freeman presents a compelling new translation of this timeless classic for general readers, students, and scholars.
Boethius famously wrote The Consolation while in prison awaiting execution, accused—probably unjustly—of treason. Drawing on Greek philosophy, including Stoicism, Boethius eloquently argues that the universe is just and that pursuing goodness and truth is the only path to happiness. He wrestles with the idea of fate before ending with a stunning defense of human free will in a world of divine providence.
This vivid translation captures the qualities that have made The Consolation of Philosophy one of the most popular works of classical and world literature.
The Consolation of Philosophy—a moving and profound exploration of the mysteries of suffering, evil, fate, and free will—has inspired readers for more than a millennium, from Thomas Aquinas and Dante to Chaucer and C. S. Lewis. Although Boethius, a late-Roman Christian, wrote The Consolation as a work of philosophy, it has deeply influenced Christian and nonreligious thinkers alike. In this volume, Philip Freeman presents a compelling new translation of this timeless classic for general readers, students, and scholars.
Boethius famously wrote The Consolation while in prison awaiting execution, accused—probably unjustly—of treason. Drawing on Greek philosophy, including Stoicism, Boethius eloquently argues that the universe is just and that pursuing goodness and truth is the only path to happiness. He wrestles with the idea of fate before ending with a stunning defense of human free will in a world of divine providence.
This vivid translation captures the qualities that have made The Consolation of Philosophy one of the most popular works of classical and world literature.
A vivid new translation of one of the great works of Western philosophy
The Consolation of Philosophy—a moving and profound exploration of the mysteries of suffering, evil, fate, and free will—has inspired readers for more than a millennium, from Thomas Aquinas and Dante to Chaucer and C. S. Lew...
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Boethius (ca. 480–524 CE) was a Roman philosopher and statesman who lived under the rule of the Ostrogoths after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Accused of treason, he was imprisoned around 523 and executed in 524. Philip Freeman is the author of many books on the classical world and has previously translated Cicero and Aristotle. Until his retirement, he held the Fletcher Jones Chair in Humanities at Pepperdine University.
Boethius (ca. 480–524 CE) was a Roman philosopher and statesman who lived under the rule of the Ostrogoths after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Accused of treason, he was imprisoned around 523 and executed in 524. Philip Freeman is the author of many books on the classical world and has pr...
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