Consolation of Philosophy Author:Ancius Boethius Owing heavily to the styles of Plato and Socrates, Boethius s Consolation of Philosophy is a deep investigation into the nature of wisdom and the physical world. Making use of fiction, dialogue, and other Platonic conventions, Boethius s envisioned discussions with Philosophy personified take the reader on a journey of philosophical inquiry and ... more »reflection that is as stimulating today as it was in the sixth century.« less
It was difficult for me to follow along with some of their reasonings. Like going in circles and getting nowhere. I suppose that is why rhetoric is difficult for me.