Boethius,  480-525? <br/><br/>
The Consolation of Philosophy 

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<br/><br/> Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Consolation_of_Philosophy  Release date is 2004-12-11 
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<br/><br/> "The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius is a philosophical work written in 523 while imprisoned and awaiting execution for treason. In this dialogue between the condemned author and Lady Philosophy personified, Boethius explores how happiness remains attainable despite misfortune, why evil exists in a God-governed world, and the nature of fate versus free will. Blending classical Greek philosophy with universal spiritual themes, this prison meditation became one of the Middle Ages' most influential texts, bridging ancient thought and medieval Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Philosophy and religion Happiness 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>B