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Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy as a Product of Late Antiquity

Antonio Donato

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Description:In the last fifty years the field of Late Antiquity has advanced significantly. Today we have a picture of this period that is more precise and accurate than before. However, the study of one of the most significant texts of this age, Boethius' "Consolation of Philosophy," has not benefited enough from these advances in scholarship. Antonio Donato aims to fill this gap by investigating how the study of the "Consolation "can profit from the knowledge of Boethius' cultural, political and social background that is available today. The book focuses on three topics: Boethius' social/political background, his notion of philosophy and its sources, and his understanding of the relation between Christianity and classical culture. These topics deal with issues that are of crucial importance for the exegesis of the "Consolation." The study of Boethius' social/political background allows us to gain a better understanding of the identity of the character Boethius and to recognize his role in the "Consolation." Examination of the possible sources of Boethius' notion of philosophy and of their influence on the "Consolation "offers valuable instruments to evaluate the role of the text's philosophical discussions and their relation to its literary features. Finally, the long-standing problem of the lack of overt Christian elements in the "Consolation "can be enlightened by considering how Boethius relies on a peculiar understanding of philosophy's goal and its relation to Christianity that was common among some of his predecessors and contemporaries.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy as a Product of Late Antiquity. To get started finding Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy as a Product of Late Antiquity, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In the last fifty years the field of Late Antiquity has advanced significantly. Today we have a picture of this period that is more precise and accurate than before. However, the study of one of the most significant texts of this age, Boethius' "Consolation of Philosophy," has not benefited enough from these advances in scholarship. Antonio Donato aims to fill this gap by investigating how the study of the "Consolation "can profit from the knowledge of Boethius' cultural, political and social background that is available today. The book focuses on three topics: Boethius' social/political background, his notion of philosophy and its sources, and his understanding of the relation between Christianity and classical culture. These topics deal with issues that are of crucial importance for the exegesis of the "Consolation." The study of Boethius' social/political background allows us to gain a better understanding of the identity of the character Boethius and to recognize his role in the "Consolation." Examination of the possible sources of Boethius' notion of philosophy and of their influence on the "Consolation "offers valuable instruments to evaluate the role of the text's philosophical discussions and their relation to its literary features. Finally, the long-standing problem of the lack of overt Christian elements in the "Consolation "can be enlightened by considering how Boethius relies on a peculiar understanding of philosophy's goal and its relation to Christianity that was common among some of his predecessors and contemporaries.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy as a Product of Late Antiquity. To get started finding Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy as a Product of Late Antiquity, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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