Summary:
Written while awaiting execution, the text is a dialogue between the author and Lady Philosophy, who offers him comfort and wisdom amidst his despair. It explores themes such as the nature of happiness, the problem of evil, and the fickleness of fortune, ultimately arguing for the supremacy of reason and the providential order of the world.
Key points:
1. Fortune's Fickleness: Boethius describes Fortune as unpredictable, changing our circumstances without reason. He believes seeking happiness in external things is unwise and that true happiness comes from within.
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