The Consolation of Philosophy · Character

Aristotle

Greek philosopher referenced in discussions of logic and natural philosophy.

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First appearance: iii

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Quoted from his Ethics on enduring misfortunes with magnanimity.

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With Boethius (professional): Boethius draws heavily on Aristotelian logic and philosophy, treating Aristotle as a foundational authority in his arguments. With Theodoric (social): Aristotle and Theodoric are mentioned in passing as historical figures, but have no direct interaction in the narrative. With Philosophy (professional): Philosophy cites Aristotle's logical works as authoritative, treating him as a foundational thinker in her arguments.

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Aristotle, Bootes, Cicero, Decoratus, Hesper, Jowett, Nero, Philosophy, Phoebus, Plato, Polyphemus, Seneca, Symmachus, Theodoric
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Boethius
professional · positive
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Theodoric
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professional · positive

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Aristotle appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Epigraph
Quoted from his Ethics on enduring misfortunes with magnanimity.
Chapter VIII
Referenced for the hypothetical of Lynceus-like sight.
Book V: Free Will and God’s Foreknowledge
Referenced for his definition of chance in the Physics.
I
Referenced by Philosophy for his definition of chance in the Physics.
VI
Mentioned in the context of the world's possible endless duration in time.
Endnotes
Referenced in notes on Physics and De Caelo.

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