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Are You Feeling Down? | Boethius and The Consolation of Philosophy

The philosopher Boethius was imprisoned and sentenced to death for speaking out in someone’s defense. He had a family, wealth, and status, and he lost it all. While in prison, he writes The Consolationsof Philosophy in which he imagines that Lady Philosophy comes to him in his time of need to provide philosophical comforts to ease his mind. She starts by attacking our ideas surrounding fortune. We might be emotionally swayed by good fortune, but it’s in the nature of fortune to change. Good fortune will eventually turn to bad fortune and our emotions will take a hit as a result. So instead of lamenting the bad fortune you’re going through, see it as an opportunity to free yourself from the shackles of fortune. Lady Philosophy also highlights the benefits of bad fortune. Bad fortune teaches us new lessons by presenting us with adversity and challenges. It also lets us know who our true friends are, which is information that seems pretty invaluable. Finally, Lady Philosophy touches on 5 presumed “goods” that people desire and explains how they cannot be the absolute good. If you’re feeling down as a result of losing one of these goods, her wisdom might be of comfort to you. #philosophy #boethius #consolationofphilosophy Instagram: philosophytoonsyt kofi: https://ko-fi.com/philosophytoons Business Email: [email protected] Music by: Lukembro