The Consolations of Philosophy

of these men approach how to deal with evil in very different ways from one another. From the different ways they choose to take evil on or cope with it Boethius's way of coping with evil is the best way from studying excerpts from “The consolation of Philosophy”. From reading “The Divine Comedy: The Inferno” by Dante Alighieri I noticed that he is everything of the opposite of the traditional protagonist in a story that I've read. Instead of being a brave man who only needs himself and his…

The quote, “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars,” from the 1893 play Lady Windermere’s Fan inspires optimism with its use of imagery. The imagery used in the quote provides a very vivid illustration of the author’s point of view. The meaning of the quote can be easily changed by who is reading it, and also whether it is in the context of the original script or on its own. The mental image of the gutter is quite striking. The gutter is dirty, damp, and undesirable.…

In order to produce agreeable arguments that do not challenge the status quo of their times, authors often adapt their views and opinions to fit preexisting ideologies. In The Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius concludes his work with a depiction of god that largely mirrors the Christian viewpoint. However, he alters his definition of god as the work progresses. Originally, he portrays divinity as an abstract, absolute goodness that all men strive for both naturally and actively. In contrast,…

Robert Browning preached a gospel of hope and courage through his poems. He believed in the philosophy of optimism. He had ardent faith in God and he always looked on the bright side of the picture and constantly preached a message of hope and courage. He even glorified failures and believes that our failures in this world would be transformed into success in the next world. According to Browning, “God is in heaven and all’s right with the world.” The failures of life are the stepping stones to…

Desire: that feeling or emotion which is directed to the attainment or possession of some object from which pleasure or satisfaction is expected (OED). Boethius writes in his Consolation of Philosophy that the human person is left unsatisfied by false goods and is guided by Lady Philosophy to recognize the ultimate good to satisfy his desire. Dante places himself as a pilgrim in the Divine Comedy by using descriptive imagery of the contrapasso to demonstrate the effect that straying to sin can…

conditions is it acceptable? And if it’s not, why? Personally, I think it is a tough question for us to answer. When we consider these situations based on the morality, we can see that these concepts lie at a strong and weak paternalism, which are two philosophies involving when a doctor can ignore the patient's will. The only difference between those is the patient's ability to make well-informed decisions for themselves. Weak paternalism refers to a situation in which a physician will not…

Due to humanists’ admiration for Greek and Roman works, Renaissance achievements were often based upon the those of the Classics. While individuals in the Middle Ages lived under the papal authority and were unable to explore the fields of art, philosophy, and politics, the creative spirits of men were released during the Renaissance, as humanists pursued many careers, “reaching out for the celestial manna of sound learning”. With the rise of education, individualism, and secularism during the…

somewhere in the range of pressure with country of Islam. keeping the issue of bigotry an imbalance in the front line of America society. his viewpoints were enabling to blacks, he set fault on whites and the framework they initiated to bolster racist philosophy, he shaped collusions with grassroots association…

reason for her existence and to feel in control in the face of hardships that life keeps throwing at her. In her diary Helen writes about how she started going to church after her husband had passed away, because she was ”desperate for some kind of consolation and reassurance” (30). In one of their debates on the subject, Ralph, as a cognitive scientist who feels strong contempt for religious people, asserts to Helen that since us human beings are the only species that have acquired full…

Gayl Jones’s novel, Corregidora uses the blues as a way to express feelings to the reader without explicitly stating them. The Blues started in 19th century North America. Its inventors were of African American origins all of whom were either slaves or ex-slaves. Perhaps this is why the blues has such strong emotions due to the fact that it stems from slavery a touchy topic for many. The blues often uses piano and various guitars to give a variety of melodies. However, in blues, it is the…