Boethius: "Last of the Romans, First of the Scholastics"
Description
This paper looks to examine the person of Boethius in order to illuminate his position as an instrumental influence, a “bridge”, between Greek and Roman sources and posterity, in particular, the Scholastics of the late medieval period. To do this it follows a three part arrangement: Part 1 offers biographical information regarding Boethius so as to familiarize the reader into his person and achievements. Part II examines historical evidence and connections that examine Boethius’s influences and influencers so as to show why he was so important to those who followed him. The third, and last part, is my attempt at a commentary of Boethius’s Consolation in an effort to revive this traditional method so prevalent in Boethius’s time. The paper is then concluded emphasizing the merits of Boethius and what this work aimed to achieve.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2019-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Zazueta, Derek A.
- Thesis director: O'Neill, Joseph
- Committee member: Rigoni, Adam
- Contributor (ctb): Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies
- Contributor (ctb): Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College