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The great theologians in the history of the church have always found that theology affords genuine comfort in the face of lifes difficulties. Rather than a dry discussion on the merits or otherwise of the thoughts of long dead white men he looks at situations we all face day to day inadequacy, suffering, pain, and love and opens up a new way to look at these situations. His prolific body of work has helped bring accessible philosophy to millions of people through bestselling books like the consolations of philosophy, how proust can change the school of life. From the author of how proust can change your life, a delightful. The consolation of philosophy5editorial note the incompatibility of the sufferings of good men, the impunity and success of bad men, with the government of the world by a good god, has been a subject of thought among men ever since religion and abstract questions have occupied the thoughts of. The consolations of philosophy paperback april 3, 2001. Download the consolations of philosophy ebook in epub. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Twas just as when the heavenly bodies are enveloped by the west winds rush, and the. From the author of the architecture of happiness, a deeply moving meditation on how we can still benefit, without believing, from the wisdom, the beauty, an.
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