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328 - Stephen Blackwood - The Book that the West Needs

The Symbolic World

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Boethius and His Astonishing Book

This chapter explores the life and work of Boethius, a philosopher who wrote a remarkable book while in prison. It discusses the significance of his work in the Middle Ages, its influence on literature and poetry, and its role in the revival of the Roman world in barbarian lands. The chapter also delves into the idea of maintaining a secular space within Christianity and the importance of ancient Greek intellectual structures in understanding Christianity in the West.

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