Boethius, Philip Freeman (Edited and Translated by)
Publish Date
2025-09-30
Book Type
Hardcover
Publisher Name
Princeton University Press
Subtitle
An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship
Number of Pages
269
ISBN-10
069125916X
ISBN-13
9780691259161
citemno
278630
Subject
Western Philosophy
SKU
9780691259161
Description
"A new translation of a selection of Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy, showing how philosophy can help us understand and endure personal misfortune"-- Provided by publisher.
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