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Boethius – The Consolation of Philosophy

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Part of a miniature depicting Boethius teaching. Medieval transcript of The Consolation of Philosophy. Boethius’ life Manlius Anicius Severinus Boethius, the last great philosopher of antiquity, born in 480 AD, will make it possible through his works for at least a part of ancient learning to be transmitted to the Middle Ages, which “officially” began … Read more

Francis Bacon – On Happiness

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Francis Bacon – On Happiness It cannot be denied that external circumstances contribute to well-being: favor, opportunity, someone else’s death, situations that align with virtue. But for the most part, the mold of happiness lies in the hands of the individual. “Faber quisque fortunae suae” (Everyone is the architect of their own happiness), as the … Read more