The Consolation of Philosophy One of the most influential and important books in Western philosophy, this brief work explores such themes as the fleeting nature of power and wealth, the question of evil in a world created by a benevolent god and indeed the existence of a god, the nature of happiness, and the failings of Free Will. Presented as a conversation with Lady Philosophy, Boethius wrestles his own questions into insights and challenges a world view of solidity and purity. |
