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Teaching Boethius: The Consolation of Philosophy

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  1. Introduction

    Introduction to Boethius and the Consolation of Philosophy (Preview Content)
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  2. Lessons
    Lesson 1: Lady Philosophy's Diagnosis of Boethius (Preview Content)
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    1 Quiz
  3. Lesson 2: Boethius Addressing the Evil in His Heart
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  4. Lesson 3: Life of the Mind & Happiness
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  5. Lesson 4: Three Different Ways of Pursuing Happiness
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  6. Lesson 5: The Evil in Other Men
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  7. Lesson 6: Is God Good?
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  8. End of Course Test
    End of Course Test: Teaching Boethius: The Consolation of Philosophy
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  • Is there a difference between believing in God and believing in God’s goodness? In other words, can God still be God if he is not good? Explain.
  • What arguments can you propose to support Augustine’s, then Boethius’, beliefs concerning the passions (desire, delight, fear, and grief)? Are the passions always detrimental, or do they have their value? Which position do you believe has a more solid and reasonable basis?
  • Compare and contrast Boethius’ lament with Job’s lament. What are the similarities and differences?
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