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The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
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The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

In which we console ourselves, philosophically.
Jared Henderson
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Fr. Wesley Walker
Jan 03, 2023
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In this episode, Wesley and Jared discuss Boethius’ ‘Consolation of Philosophy.’ Topics include parallels between this work and the Book of Job, the nature of Fortune and happiness, and the importance of remembering who you are.

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