34 results for 'Boethius, Ancius'

Job, Boethius, and Epic Truth by Ann W. Astell explores the connections between two influential works from medieval literature: the Book of Job and Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy. Astell reveals...

The Consolation of Boethius as Poetic Liturgy by Stephen Blackwood explores how literature was experienced in ancient and medieval times. This book reveals that Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy,...

Codices Boethiani: A Conspectus of Manuscripts of the Works of Boethius A comprehensive survey of manuscripts containing the works of Boethius, this publication provides valuable insights into the...

Codices Boethiani: Italy and the Vatican City v. 3: A Conspectus of Manuscripts of the Works of Boethius is a comprehensive catalogue of Latin manuscripts containing the works of Boethius, including...

The Consolations of Writing: Literary Strategies of Resistance from Boethius to Primo Levi by Rivkah Zim explores the power of writing as a form of resistance, particularly among prisoners and...

Re-examine the foundations of economics through the lens of ancient philosophy. William D. Bishop's Foundations for a Humanitarian Economy explores how Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy offers an...

The Consolations of Writing: Literary Strategies of Resistance from Boethius to Primo Levi by Rivkah Zim explores how writing in captivity has been a powerful form of resistance throughout history...

This collection presents new translations of key medieval texts that explore the problem of universals. A concise introduction and supporting notes provide context for students of medieval...

The Consolation of Philosophy by Ancius Boethius is a profound exploration of the human experience, delving into fundamental questions about good and evil, suffering, and the nature of happiness...

The Consolation of Philosophy Revised Edition by Ancius Boethius Written in the darkest of times, The Consolation of Philosophy is a powerful exploration of the human condition. In this poignant...

The Consolation of Philosophy is a deeply personal and profoundly reasoned exploration of the problem of evil. Written by Boethius after his imprisonment, this work is a mystical dialogue between...

The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius Written in the sixth century AD, this philosophical work is a testament to the enduring power of Greek thought. Composed while awaiting execution, Boethius'...

Written in the depths of imprisonment, Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy is a powerful exploration of wisdom and its enduring nature. In this thought-provoking dialogue, he grapples with the...

The Magical Journey of John and Adele by Ancius M. Murray is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of relationships.When their car breaks down in a remote location, John and Adele...

The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius is a masterpiece of philosophical literature that explores the transitory nature of earthly belongings and the superiority of...

Written in the style of ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Socrates, Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy is a thought-provoking exploration of wisdom and the natural world.The work presents a...

This collection of readings brings together key texts from influential medieval philosophers, providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject. The writings of Augustine, Thomas Aquinas,...

The Greatest Wealth by John A. Bradley explores a guiding principle that has been debated for centuries, tracing its roots back to ancient philosophers such as Buddha and Boethius. Bradley examines...

The Essence of Medieval Philosophy offers a comprehensive exploration of Western philosophy's most enduring yet least understood era - the Medieval Period. This in-depth examination delves into the...

The Portable Roman Reader presents a comprehensive collection of essential writings from ancient Rome. This anthology brings together key works in their finest English translations, offering insights...

The Journey to Wisdom explores the evolution of education in Western intellectual history. This philosophy of education, rooted in ancient Greek thought, emphasizes a journey to wisdom that...

Aristotle East and West: Metaphysics and the Division of Christendom by David Bradshaw explores the development of thought about God and its relationship to divine being and activity from ancient...

C. S. Lewis's intellectual journey was shaped by a diverse range of influences, but few know about his deep engagement with medieval literature. Jason Baxter explores how authors like Dante and...

Periphyseon on the Division of Nature is a foundational work by John Scotus, a prominent Irish philosopher of the early monastic period. Written in Latin and later translated into English, this...

Eleanor Johnson explores the intricate relationship between aesthetics and ethics in medieval literature. In Practicing Literary Theory in the Middle Ages, she reveals how the formal aspects of...

Philosophy of Mind in the Early and High Middle Ages explores the complex intellectual debates of a pivotal 900-year period. From the Roman senator Boethius to the Franciscan philosopher John Duns...

The Divine Persons: Articles 53-55 from Henry of Ghent's Summa of Ordinary Questions. This volume presents three articles from Henry of Ghent's Summa, which explore the nature of the Trinity. In...

This comprehensive history of Medieval Thought explores the development of philosophical ideas over a millennium, from Constantine's Christian conversion in 312 to the early sixteenth century. David...

Josef Pieper's comprehensive guide to medieval philosophy offers a fascinating insight into the key figures and doctrines that shaped Western thought during this period.The author masterfully...

Reliquiae Vol 10 No 1 brings together a diverse range of ecologically aware writing from past and present. This biannual publication features translations of Aztec mythology, Icelandic Vǫluspá,...

The November-December 2020 issue of PN Review brings together a diverse range of voices and perspectives on the impact of lockdown on poetry, literature, and the human imagination. This special...

Medieval Nonsense Signifying Nothing in Fourteenth-century England explores how medieval writers used linguistic thought to create new ideas and practices. This book examines close readings of works...

Alfred the Great: A Reassessment of the King. The image of Alfred the Great has endured for centuries, yet this reputation is increasingly subject to criticism. This book provides a fresh assessment...

The Idea of the Labyrinth from Classical Antiquity Through the Middle Ages by Penelope Reed Doob is a thought-provoking exploration of the ancient and medieval concept of the labyrinth. This...