Learn about the nature of fortune and of reality itself, as we continue in this teaching series on The Consolation of Philosophy.

Join me as we dive into part 1 of The Consolation of Philosophy. Boethius is lamenting his fate when Lady Philosophy enters his cell and reminds him of who he really is while diagnosing the condition of his mind.

Learn about Boethius' final opus, The Consolation of Philosophy. This introduction teaches the inspiration, history, and importance of this great work.

Learn about the tragedy of Boethius, a philosopher, scholar, and advisor to King Theodoric the Great, who was condemned to death for treason and then went on to write one of the last great philosophical works of antiquity, from his prison cell.

Learn the goal of philosophers throughout history, and what it truly takes to live with arete or excellence.

Learn about the ancient gymnasion where physical training and philosophy lived, side by side.