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Boethius: An Inspiration for Modern Readers
Faustinus Ik. Ugwuanyi
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5313/2025.06.009
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, UK
The greatness of each period in human history lies in the strength and intellectual breakthrough of its renowned thinkers. Such was the case with Plato and Aristotle, who were not only great scholars in antiquity but whose philosophical thought left an indelible mark on the annals of their time. A similar scholar was Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, whose enduring legacy was remarkable in the 6th century. He was a great thinker, described by many scholars as an intellectual genius. His scholarly exposition provided the background for later medieval philosophical discussions. Also, it influenced scholars such as Richard of Saint Victor, Peter Abelard, Gilbert of Poitiers, Thierry of Chartres, and Thomas Aquinas. Although his life was cut short because he challenged the corruption of the Ostrogothic court, it was nevertheless a victory. This paper examines Boethius’s influence on the intellectual development of the Middle Ages and his enduring legacies, which could inspire contemporary scholars.
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