The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

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The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

In which we console ourselves, philosophically.

Jared Henderson

and

Fr. Wesley Walker

Jan 3, 2023

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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