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Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy, with Zach Weichbrodt

The Classical Academy Podcast

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Boethius: A Polymath's Journey

This chapter explores the remarkable life and achievements of Boethius, a polymath in the tumultuous Roman Empire. It highlights his intellectual contributions, the political intrigue leading to his imprisonment, and his courageous stance against corruption, underscored by the accounts in his work 'The Consolation of Philosophy.'

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