The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, Peter Walsh "First published as an Oxford worlds classics paperback 2000. Reissued 2008"--Copyright page. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Boethius composed the De Consolatione Philosophiae in the sixth century AD whilst awaiting death under torture, condemned on a charge of treason which he protested was manifestly unjust. Though a convinced Christian, in detailing the true end of life which is the souls knowledge of God, he consoled himself not with Christian precepts but with the tenets of Greek philosophy. This work dominated the intellectual world of the Middle Ages; writers as diverse as Thomas Aquinas, Jean de Meun, and Dante were inspired by it. In England it was rendered in to Old English by Alfred the Great, into Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer, and later Queen Elizabeth I made her own translation. The circumstances of composition, the heroic demeanour of the author, and the Menippean texture of part prose, part verse have combined to exercise a fascination over students of philosophy and literature ever since. Author Biography An aristocratic scholar and philosopher and one of the most influential members of the court of the Ostrogoth ruler Theodoric, Boethius (born c. 480 AD) was arrested for alleged treason (which he denied). During his confinement in northern Italy, he wrote his masterpiece, "The Consolation of Philosophy," a work in which he considers universal issues. Executed in about 526 AD. Review Probably the best history and, indeed philosophy book of all time * Bettany Hughes The Times * Promotional A new edition of the work that inspired writers as diverse Thomas Aquinas, Jean de Meun, and Dante. Long Description Boethius composed the De Consolatione Philosophiae in the sixth century AD whilst awaiting death under torture, condemned on a charge of treason which he protested was manifestly unjust. Though a convinced Christian, in detailing the true end of life which is the souls knowledge of God, he consoled himself not with Christian precepts but with the tenets of Greek philosophy. This work dominated the intellectual world of the Middle Ages; writers as diverse as Thomas Aquinas, Jean de Meun, and Dante were inspired by it. In England it was rendered in to Old English by Alfred the Great, into Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer, and later Queen Elizabeth I made her own translation. The circumstances of composition, the heroic demeanour of the author, and the Menippean texture of part prose, part verse have combined to exercise a fascination over students of philosophy and literature ever since. Review Quote Probably the best history and, indeed philosophy book of all time Details ISBN0199540543 Author Peter Walsh Short Title CONSOLATION OF PHILOSOPHY Language English Translator P.G. Walsh ISBN-10 0199540543 ISBN-13 9780199540549 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780199540549 UK Release Date 2008-07-10 NZ Release Date 2008-07-10 Pages 240 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-07-10 DEWEY 189 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2008-07-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14676552;

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