Publisher's Synopsis
The Consolation of Philosophy is a classic philosophical work that has been translated into many languages throughout history. This particular version is the Anglo-Saxon translation by King Alfred, which was completed in the 9th century. The book is a dialogue between the author, Boethius, and Lady Philosophy, who helps him to understand the nature of happiness, fate, and the human condition. The book is divided into five sections, each of which explores different aspects of philosophy and human experience. The first section discusses the nature of happiness and how it can be achieved. The second section explores the concept of fate and how it affects human life. The third section examines the relationship between virtue and happiness. The fourth section discusses the nature of free will and how it relates to human behavior. The final section explores the nature of God and the universe. The Consolation of Philosophy is a thought-provoking and insightful work that has been influential in shaping Western philosophical thought.This text is King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version Of Boethius' work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
