In the last fifty years the field of Late Antiquity has advanced significantly. Today we have a picture of this period that is more precise and accurate than before. However, the study of one of the most significant texts of this age, Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy, has not benefited enough from these advances in scholarship. Antonio Donato aims to fill this gap by investigating how the study of the Consolation can profit from the knowledge of Boethius' cultural, political and social background that is available today. The book focuses on three topics: Boethius' social/political background, his notion of philosophy and its sources, and his understanding of the relation between Christianity and classical culture. These topics deal with issues that are of crucial importance for the exegesis of the Consolation. The study of Boethius' social/political background allows us to gain a better understanding of the identity of the character Boethius and to recognize his role in the Consolation. Examination of the possible sources of Boethius' notion of philosophy and of their influence on the Consolation offers valuable instruments to evaluate the role of the text's philosophical discussions and their relation to its literary features. Finally, the long-standing problem of the lack of overt Christian elements in the Consolation can be enlightened by considering how Boethius relies on a peculiar understanding of philosophy's goal and its relation to Christianity that was common among some of his predecessors and contemporaries.

A guide to North American insects which gives popular name, describes life and reproduction cycles and feeding habits, and includes a range guide.

A guide to North American insects which gives popular name, describes life and reproduction cycles and feeding habits, and includes a range guide.

Helps identify the splats left behind by insects hitting the windshield and provides facts about their habitats (view table of contents)

Provides information on the appearance, life histories, biology, and habitats of all butterflies and skippers in all fifty of the United States and in Canada

Product Description: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process...read more

A layman's guide to the identification of common insects found in North America that contains essential information on the physical features, habitats, and behavior of specific species

Numerous photographs of insects in their natural habitats accompany this study of the characteristics and habits of the principle species, while emphasizing their ecological roles and relationships