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challenging
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
A really interesting read. Boethius is an excellent writer and philosopher who is tangling with pressing theological questions right before his unjust execution. I think it's important to read his conclusions in light of this and of his historical context: He's sort of a bridge figure between Christian Rome and Medieval Christendom, so his theology is heavily influenced by classical philosophy. His theological conclusions aren't always orthodox in the strictest sense. But I think it's helpful to take Boethius for who he is rather than fixate on who he is not. And in books IV and V especially, I think it's difficult to deny that God's sovereignty is primary for Boethius' understanding of the world. Those same books emphasize Boethius' simple humanity as he grapples with how God in his sovereignty could allow evil men to prosper and commit injustice.Â
Ultimately, we understand that Boethius *must* bring these questions to a resolution, because he is running out of time. I didn't find all of Boethius conclusions to be convincing (or ultimately comforting) due to his reliance on classical philosophy, but I did find him sympathetic in his searching.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
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