Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy
Difference between psychological egoism and enlightened ethical egoism
December 29, 2022Scenario 1: Present-Value Calculation
December 29, 2022Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy
Most notably in Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy, fortune in earlier literature was
considered a powerful force (Fortune, 2007). Dante who had a strong and original idea of its role
in human life established the influence of fortune towards wealth that was consistent with his
devastating indictment of sinful attitudes. Following the death ofDante’s belovedBeatrice, he
claimed to have read the Latin work that had great influence throughout the middle ages. Fortune
in this case is depicted as a mischievous and fickle goddess whose delight is in the capacity to
alter the circumstances andindividual finds himself or herselfin. Adverse fortune is far more
constructive and teaches one to only trust in the immutable and certain things in life while
ignoring earthly status andwealth. Goodfortune delivers possessions but eventually deprives
one of personal freedom (Fortune, 2007). Adverse fortune is therefore the ultimatum and hence
it ismore effective in teaching life lessons than goodfortunes.
Adverse fortune is depicted as an intelligence angel, who just as God’s goodness and
