Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy, with Zach Weichbrodt
The Classical Academy Podcast
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Navigating Despair: The Emotional Struggle for Virtue in Imprisonment
This chapter delves into the emotional upheaval of a historical figure in prison, contending with despair and a sense of loss after a monumental fall from grace. Through his reflections and the intervention of philosophy, it examines the universal fight against despair and the importance of reason during suffering.
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