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“Indeed, the condition of human nature is just this; man towers above the rest of creation so long as he realizes his own nature, and when he forgets it, he sinks lower than the beasts. For other living things to be ignorant of themselves, is natural; but for man it is a defect.”

Quote by Boethius

Book:The Consolation of Philosophy

Work

The Consolation of Philosophy

Written in the second century AD, this work is a series of letters between Marcus Aurelius and his idealized mentor, the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It delves into the nature of virtue, the purpose of life, and the role of reason in the face of adversity, reflecting the Stoic philosophy that Marcus Aurelius practiced as a Roman Emperor. more

Author

Boethius

Boethius, born in 480 AD and died in 524 AD, was a prominent philosopher, logician, mathematician, and rhetorician of the Byzantine Empire. His work, 'The Consolation of Philosophy,' had a profound impact on later generations, particularly during the Middle Ages. more

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Book:An Answer to the Question: What Is Enlightenment?

Source: An Answer to the Question: What Is Enlightenment?

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Book:The Pragmatist’s Guide to Crafting Religion: A playbook for sculpting cultures that overcome demographic collapse & facilitate long-term human flourishing

Source: The Pragmatist’s Guide to Crafting Religion: A playbook for sculpting cultures that overcome demographic collapse & facilitate long-term human flourishing

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Book:Mere Christianity

Source: Mere Christianity

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Book:Under the Never Sky

Source: Under the Never Sky

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Book:We Are Water

Source: We Are Water