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Theological Tractates. The Consolation of Philosophy

By Boethius
Series: Loeb Classical Library
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Theological Tractates. The Consolation of Philosophy presents the profound reflections of Boethius, a Roman philosopher and statesman imprisoned and condemned in the early 6th century. Written during his incarceration, The Consolation of Philosophy blends dialogue and poetry to explore themes of fortune, suffering, and the pursuit of happiness, capturing the last great example of classical Latin literature. This volume also includes his Theological Tractates, offering insight into early Christian philosophical thought.
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Theological Tractates. The Consolation of Philosophy

The classical and Christian worlds meet in Boethius (c. 480 524 CE), the last writer of purely literary Latin from antiquity. His Tractates examine the Trinity and incarnation in Aristotelian terms. His Consolation of Philosophy, a dialogue between himself and Philosophy, is theistic in tone but draws on Greek, especially Neoplatonist, sources.

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Boethius (Boetius) - Anicius Manlius Severinus - was a Roman statesman and philosopher (ca. 480–524 CE). He was the son of Flavius Manlius Boetius, and after his father's death, he was cared for by several men, notably Memmius Symmachus. Boethius married Symmachus's daughter, Rusticiana, with whom he had two sons. All three men rose to high honours under Theodoric the Ostrogoth.

However, Boethius fell from favour, was tried for treason, wrongly condemned, and imprisoned at Ticinum (Pavia), where he wrote his renowned The Consolation of Philosophy. Despite his unjust condemnation, Boethius was put to death in 524, which led to the great remorse of Theodoric. He was revered almost as a saint, and in 996, his bones were transferred to the Church of S. Pietro in Ciel d'Oro, and later to the Cathedral. The tower in Pavia where he was imprisoned is still venerated.

Boethius was the author of Latin translations of Aristotle, commentaries on various philosophical works, original works on logic, five books on music, and other writings. The Consolation of Philosophy is considered the last example of purely literary Latin of ancient times, featuring a blend of dialogue and poems. His Theological Tractates are also included in this volume.

Series: Loeb Classical Library

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674990838

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 1973

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Illustration: Index

Contributors:

  • Translated by E. K. Rand
  • Translated by S. J. Tester
  • Translated by H. F. Stewart
  • Translated by E. K. Rand
  • Translated by S. J. Tester
  • Translated by H. F. Stewart
  • Translated by E. K. Rand
  • Translated by S. J. Tester

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 464

Collections

Biography & Memoir Boethius Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: Loeb Classical Library

About the Author

Hugh Fraser Stewart (1863–1948) was Fellow and Dean of St John's College, Cambridge, and Fellow of Eton College. Edward Kennard Rand (1871–1945) was Pope Professor of Latin at Harvard University. S. Jim Tester was Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Bristol.

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