Yet nowadays Boethius (c. 480-524 AD) is barely read, and his literary and philosophical genius scarcely appreciated. Outside academia, his name - and that of his acknowledged masterpiece ...

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Melvyn Bragg discusses Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy and asks whether philosophy should lead us toward consolation or lead us from it. Show more Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ...