# Aristotle — The Consolation of Philosophy character guide

> Aristotle in The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0080-iii

## Who they are

Greek philosopher referenced in discussions of logic and natural philosophy.

## Relationships

### [Boethius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/boethius)

_professional_

Boethius draws heavily on Aristotelian logic and philosophy, treating Aristotle as a foundational authority in his arguments.

### [Theodoric](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/theodoric)

_social_

Aristotle and Theodoric are mentioned in passing as historical figures, but have no direct interaction in the narrative.

### [Philosophy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/philosophy)

_professional_

Philosophy cites Aristotle's logical works as authoritative, treating him as a foundational thinker in her arguments.

## In the story

### [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/epigraph)

Quoted from his Ethics on enduring misfortunes with magnanimity.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/viii)

Referenced for the hypothetical of Lynceus-like sight.

### [Book V: Free Will and God’s Foreknowledge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/book-v-free-will-and-god-s-foreknowledge)

Referenced for his definition of chance in the Physics.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/i)

Referenced by Philosophy for his definition of chance in the Physics.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned in the context of the world's possible endless duration in time.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in notes on Physics and De Caelo.

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