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“Until about two hundred years ago it would, I think, have been hard to find an educated man in any European country who did not love it. To acquire a taste for [The Consolation of Philosophy] is almost to become naturalised in the Middle Ages.” ~C.S. Lewis
Imprisoned on false charges of conspiracy, the Roman philosopher and statesman Boethius penned this work in which he is comforted in his misfortune by Lady Philosophy. This book stands at the turning of the ages: Boethius took the best of pagan philosophy and made it the foundation of medieval philosophy and culture. It is a profound discussion of such issues as fortune and suffering, free will and predestination, and how doing good is its own reward.

This Canon Classic will take you back to the Middle Ages and remind you that some things are more important than good fortune. The Canon Classics series presents the most definitive works of Western literature in a colorful, well-crafted, and affordable way. Unlike many other thrift editions, our classics feature individualized designs that prioritize readability by means of proper margins, leading, characters per line, font, trim size, etc. Each book's materials and layout combine to make the classics a simple and striking addition to classrooms and homes, ideal for introducing the best of literary culture and human experience to the next generation. This Worldview Edition features an introduction divided into sections on The World Around, About the Author, What Other Notables Said, Setting, Characters, & Argument Summary, Worldview Analysis, and 21 Significant Questions & Answers.