The title of this article originates from Umberto Eco’s book, an Italian philosopher, essayist, literature professor, and writer, best known for the medieval detective novel “The Name of the Rose,” which was adapted into a film starring Sean Connery. In this book, Eco introduces us to a culture that is very different from our own. … Read more
The question of free will is one of the oldest and most enduring questions faced by humanity. It was contemplated by the ancient Greeks in their tragedies, such as in King Oedipus, where it appears that the hero’s fate is predetermined, regardless of his efforts to prevent or change it. The Greeks, and their cultural … Read more
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
