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Boethius
A philosophical work written in 523 while imprisoned and awaiting execution for treason. Structured as a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy personified as a woman, the work explores how happiness can exist amid misfortune and how evil persists in a world governed by God. Through five books, Philosophy consoles Boethius by examining fate, free will, virtue, and the transitory nature of worldly power, ultimately arguing