I recently finished Plato's Republic again (Waterfield's OWC trans.) and was reminded of Boethius during Socrates' 'proof' that it's better to be 'moral' even if everyone believes you're corrupt and your life and reputation are ruined. I'll have to go back and read Consolation of Philosophy again. It seems to be a bit of type of rational-poetic theurgy to achieve perfect tranquillity in the face of the worst possible circumstances. Joel Relihan takes a more classically cynical view that Boethius' 'Consolation' is a Menippean Satire.
Thank you for a wonderful lecture, Mark.
Bravo ... brilliant bounty in 34 turns of the minute spoke around the stillpoint of All That Is ... enough said 🙏
Good presentation -thank you
Fascinating! Will have to read this.
Enjoyed that!
A very inspiring presentation. The Consolation has been a companion of mine for many years. Thanks.
Tis a good companion to have.
I recently finished Plato's Republic again (Waterfield's OWC trans.) and was reminded of Boethius during Socrates' 'proof' that it's better to be 'moral' even if everyone believes you're corrupt and your life and reputation are ruined. I'll have to go back and read Consolation of Philosophy again. It seems to be a bit of type of rational-poetic theurgy to achieve perfect tranquillity in the face of the worst possible circumstances. Joel Relihan takes a more classically cynical view that Boethius' 'Consolation' is a Menippean Satire.
I'd not heard of the satire interpretation before...