A' bölcseség vigasztalásai by Boethius
"A' bölcseség vigasztalásai" by Boethius is a philosophical work written in 523 while imprisoned and awaiting execution for treason. Structured as a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy personified as a woman, the work explores how happiness can exist amid misfortune and how evil persists in a world governed by God. Through five books, Philosophy consoles Boethius by examining fate, free will, virtue, and the transitory nature of worldly power, ultimately arguing
that true happiness comes from within and wisdom has divine origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Boethius, 480-525? |
|---|---|
| Translator | Horváth, Dániel |
| Title | A' bölcseség vigasztalásai |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Consolation_of_Philosophy |
| Credits |
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy and religion |
| Subject | Happiness |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63512 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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