dec 27, 522 - Boethius writes The Consolation of Philosophy
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Anicius Manlius Severinus Boëthius, a Roman senator and philosopher, finds himself imprisoned by King Theodoric the Great on charges of conspiracy. During his imprisonment, Boethius wrote The Consolation of Philosophy, a philosophical treatise that explores profound questions about fortune, happiness, fate, and the nature of good and evil. The work is presented as a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, who consoles him and provides wisdom on enduring hardships. It would become one of the most influential works of the Middle Ages, blending classical philosophy with Christian theology.
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