The Consolation of Philosophy
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The Consolation of Philosophy

by Boethius

Philosophy
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A philosophical dialogue examining fortune, happiness, and the nature of true good, written during the author's imprisonment.

ISBN-13 9780674048355 ASIN 0674048350 Views 262 Publisher Harvard University Press Year 2010 Edition First Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 208 Created March 01, 2026 Updated August 24, 2026
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A classic work of late antiquity, this text presents a dialogue between the author and Lady Philosophy on enduring questions of fortune, happiness, and the highest good.

Written during imprisonment, the book blends prose and verse to examine how external circumstances relate to inner virtue and lasting fulfillment.

Through reasoned argument, it considers the limits of worldly success and the pursuit of genuine well-being.

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