Boethius’ ‘Consolation of Philosophy’ by Michael Wiitala

Boethius’ ‘Consolation of Philosophy’ by Michael Wiitala

Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy was one of the most widely read and influential texts in medieval Europe, considering questions such as How can evil exist in a world governed by God? And how is happiness still attainable despite the vicissitudes of fortune? Written as a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, and alternating between poetry and prose, the Consolation is of interest not only to philosophers but to students of classics and literature as well. In this Critical Guide, the first collection of philosophical essays devoted exclusively to the Consolation, thirteen new essays demonstrate its ongoing vitality and break open its riches for a new generation of readers. The essays reflect the diverse array of approaches in contemporary scholarship and attend to both the literary features and the philosophical content of the Consolation. The volume will be invaluable for scholars of medieval philosophy, medieval literature, and the history of ideas.

Michael Wiitala is Associate College Lecturer in Philosophy at Cleveland State University. His essays have appeared in journals such as Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy and Apeiron and in collections such as Deification in the Latin Patristic Tradition (2019) and A Companion to Ancient Philosophy (2018).

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ISBN 13	9781009288248
ISBN 10	1009288245
Title	Boethius’ ‘Consolation of Philosophy’
Author	Michael Wiitala
Series	Cambridge Critical Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2025-08-14
Number of pages	267
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