Written during his imprisonment, Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy is a philosophical dialogue between the author and Lady Philosophy. The work explores themes of fortune, happiness, and the nature of good and evil, blending classical philosophy with Christian thought. It was widely read throughout the Middle Ages and significantly influenced medieval and early Renaissance philosophy.
The Consolation of Philosophy
Boethius — 524
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Inferno
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Dante read Boethius closely and incorporated many of his ideas about justice, divine order, and fortune. The Consolation of Philosophy shaped the structure and moral architecture of Dante’s Inferno.