The Consolation Of Philosophy
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The Consolations Of Philosophy
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Author : Alain De Botton
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2013-01-23
The Consolations Of Philosophy written by Alain De Botton and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-23 with Philosophy categories.
From the author of How Proust Can Change Your Life, a delightful, truly consoling work that proves that philosophy can be a supreme source of help for our most painful everyday problems. Perhaps only Alain de Botton could uncover practical wisdom in the writings of some of the greatest thinkers of all time. But uncover he does, and the result is an unexpected book of both solace and humor. Dividing his work into six sections -- each highlighting a different psychic ailment and the appropriate philosopher -- de Botton offers consolation for unpopularity from Socrates, for not having enough money from Epicurus, for frustration from Seneca, for inadequacy from Montaigne, and for a broken heart from Schopenhauer (the darkest of thinkers and yet, paradoxically, the most cheering). Consolation for envy -- and, of course, the final word on consolation -- comes from Nietzsche: "Not everything which makes us feel better is good for us." This wonderfully engaging book will, however, make us feel better in a good way, with equal measures of wit and wisdom.
Boethius Consolation Of Philosophy As A Product Of Late Antiquity
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Author : Antonio Donato
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-09-12
Boethius Consolation Of Philosophy As A Product Of Late Antiquity written by Antonio Donato and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-12 with Philosophy categories.
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.
Proslogion
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Author : St. Anselm
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Proslogion written by St. Anselm and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
Thomas Williams' edition offers an Introduction well suited for use in an introductory philosophy course, as well as his own preeminent translation of the text.
Boethius And Dialogue
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Author : Seth Lerer
language : la
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-07-14
Boethius And Dialogue written by Seth Lerer and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-14 with Philosophy categories.
This book treats Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy as a work of imaginative literature, and applies modern techniques of criticism to his writings. The author's central purpose is to demonstrate the methodological and thematic coherence of The Consolation of Philosophy. Originally published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
The Consolation Of Philosophy
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Author : Boethius
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2002-04-10
The Consolation Of Philosophy written by Boethius and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-10 with Philosophy categories.
Written in the 6th century, The Consolation of Philosophy is the best-known--and most profound--work of the Christian theologian and philosopher St. Boethius. He composed this great work while he was unjustly imprisoned, directly before his unlawful execution. Consequently, The Consolation--which takes the form of a dialogue between Boethius and 'Lady Philosophy'--discusses a variety of important and weighty issues including ethics, the nature of God, God's relationship to the world, the problem of evil, and the true nature of happiness. In particular, an often-emphasized and key theme throughout the book is the importance of both loving God and developing virtue. Because it is written in dialogue form, the literary qualities of the book are somewhat 'light, ' which contrasts with the occasionally weighty topics it discusses. The Consolation of Philosophy was enormously influential on medieval and renaissance Christianity--statesmen, poets, historians, philosophers, and theologians all read and studied it extensively. Moreover, it remains even today an important and instructive book. Both compelling and illuminating, The Consolation of Philosophy is profitable for all readers and comes highly recommended. -- Description from http://www.ccel.org/ccel/boethius/consolation.html (April 18, 2012).
Meditations And Other Metaphysical Writings
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Author : Rene Descartes
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 1999-09-01
Meditations And Other Metaphysical Writings written by Rene Descartes and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09-01 with Philosophy categories.
A new translation of the six Meditations and accompanying selections from the Objections and Replies, which constitute a definitive statement of the foundations of Descartes' philosophy. Also includes relevant correspondence form the period and extracts from his other metaphysical treatises.
The Consolation Of Philosophy
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Author : Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2019-09-25
The Consolation Of Philosophy written by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-25 with Fiction categories.
Reproduction of the original: The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
Devoted
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Author : Dean Koontz
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2020-04-01
Devoted written by Dean Koontz and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-01 with Fiction categories.
The chilling, unputdownable new novel from Dean Koontz, the master of suspense. A mother, a boy, and a desperate battle against the night. Woody Bookman hasn't spoken a word in his eleven years of life. Not when his father died in a freak accident. Not when his mother Megan tells him she loves him. For Megan, keeping her boy safe and happy is what matters. But Woody believes a monstrous evil is behind his father's death and now threatens him and his mother. And he's not alone in his thoughts. An ally unknown to him is listening. Woody's fearful suspicions are taking shape. A malicious man driven by evil has set a depraved plan into motion. And he's coming after Woody and his mother. The reasons are primal. His powers are growing. And he's not alone. Praise for Devoted: 'Readers who were wondering how Koontz could possibly follow up his remarkable Jane Hawk series can breathe a sigh of relief. His new novel finds him still at the top of his game ... Scary, sickening (in that good way), and touching, this is a novel that will delight both the author's legion of fans and those who finally decide it's time to find out what this guy Koontz is all about.' Booklist (starred review)
The Consolation Of Philosophy
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Author : Boethius Boethius
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Release Date : 2018-11-10
The Consolation Of Philosophy written by Boethius Boethius and has been published by Franklin Classics Trade Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-10 with History categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Consolation Of Philosophy Of Boethius
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Author : Boethius
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2007-01-01
The Consolation Of Philosophy Of Boethius written by Boethius and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
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