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The Consolation of Philosophy

Auteur(s): Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
Narrateur(s): David Rintoul
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The Consolation of Philosophy is one of the key works in the rich tradition of Western philosophy, partly because of the circumstances in which it was written.

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (c480-c524) was of aristocratic Roman birth and became consul and then master of offices at Ravenna, one of the highest posts under the Ostrogothic Roman ruler Theodoric. But Boethius was unjustly charged with treason in 524, and this led to house arrest, then torture and execution.

It was while he was imprisoned and anticipating his fate that he wrote The Consolation of Philosophy, a remarkably personal document in which, through alternating passages of poetry and prose, he considers the lot of humankind.

He draws on classical Greek and Roman philosophy, emphasising the fragility of worldly position and that true happiness can only come from within. As a practising Christian, he placed this within a Christian perspective. The work is all the more effective because it is presented as a dialogue between the despairing Boethius and a figure known as Lady Philosophy, who constantly questions, guides and supports the former statesman, leading him to a place of understanding and equilibrium.

The work has proved a continuing influence through the ages, having been translated by figures as disparate as Alfred the Great, Chaucer, Elizabeth I and many others. The translation by H. R. James has been revised and modernised for this recording.

Public Domain (P)2016 Ukemi Productions Ltd

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this book answers all the difficult questions any atheist may have. I mean the hard questions. if God is just then why does evil exist. if God knows everything then how do we have free will. this book doesn't go against any of the teaching of Islaam. rather it clearifies certain aspects .simply amazing

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Stunning

i can't imagine a better reading of Boethus than this one by David Rintoul. This book, reputedly the most popular book of the Middle Ages, can be heavy going for the modern reader, but somehow Rintoul's reading makes it come off as exciting. The translation is superb, especially the verse, which sounds like was originally in English. I was impressed by every aspect of this.

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Beautiful

Great poetic writing style, beautiful
Very good performance of book, enjoyed a lot with rhythm of the book

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