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Late Antique Philosophy

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  • Concerning the City of God Against the Pagans by Saint Augustine, translated by Henry Bettenson
    • 5/5 Stars
  • The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, translated by W.V. Cooper
    • 5/5 Stars

    The "consolation of philosophy" is exactly that it transcendently addresses the timeless questions of human nature. Roman philosopher Boethius, writing from prison while awaiting his execution, understood this well. Indeed, he discovered true freedom-for contemplation-while imprisoned, and he shares his…

  • The Nature of the Gods by Cicero, translated by Horace C. P. McGregor
    • 5/5 Stars
  • On Free Choice of the Will by Saint Augustine, translated by Anna S. Benjamin and L. H. Hackstaff
    • 4/5 Stars
Course level: 100

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