This log entertains academic discussion of a broad range of topics in honor of the great western medieval scholar Severinus Boëthius (480–525 AD) – philosopher, theologian, statesman, poet, mathmetician, martyr. He was considered to be the “last of the Romans” and the first thinker of the modern age, bridging classical thinking to the present. His greatest work was considered to be his Consolatio Philosophiae, penned from prison awaiting his execution. The thinking and writing of Boëthius was a significant influence on many formers of our civilization, including Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and numerous theologians, geometricians and philosophers.
In the style of Boëthius, we hope to explore the important things that make our world tick on a substantial level, from ancient events to current events, from hard science to fine art, from Taoism to Zoroastrianism.
7 April 2007 at 12:44 am
This looks fantastic Brent! I absolutely look forward to participating in, contributing to, and developing this so-far impressive vehicle you’ve begun to assemble. You seem to have a truly entreprenuerial spirit that exemplifies the post-modern American if you don’t mind me observing. As far as the posting contribution: I was just thinking today, as I gaze upon a small collection of pamphlets, flyers, and other various persuasive materials from an odd array of organizations including The Church of Scientology, The Watch Tower, Agape Ministries, etc., that I feel compelled to organize these messages, along with many of the conversations I’ve had recently with yourself and many others, into some sort of essay/blog posting-blogssay?? Anyway, again, I look forward to this opportunity. Please let me know how this project develops.
Your compadre in the adoration of wisdom,
Cornbluthe
P.S. I think my friend Summer would be interested to participate in this blog. Let me know when I should turn her on to it. Bye.