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Book 2 Chapter 2: The Inevitability of Fortune 2020-05-24T22:35:57Z The Consolation of Philosophy https://gmgauthier.us-east-1.linodeobjects.com/podcast/img/1295493-1589116517126-ac61f0af7a2a8.jpg false

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Philosophy warns Boethius of the inevitability of his place on the wheel, and chides him for challenging this most natural state of affairs. We'll briefly explore the history and mythology of Croesis and Perseus, and then well have a quick look at the problem of fate.