Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Think for Christ, Anthony Alberino is joined by philosopher Dr. Thomas Ward to discuss his outstanding book, After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher. Together they explore the life and legacy of Boethius, the enduring wisdom of The Consolation of Philosophy, and why this sixth-century masterpiece remains one of the greatest works in the Western philosophical tradition.
The conversation examines Stoicism and its limits, Lady Philosophy's therapeutic role in consoling Boethius, the classical understanding of happiness as beatitude, the relationship between philosophy and Christian faith, the problem of evil, divine providence, human freedom, and Boethius' famous solution to the apparent conflict between divine foreknowledge and free will.
Whether you're interested in philosophy, theology, classical education, or the search for lasting happiness, this discussion offers a compelling introduction to one of the most influential books ever written.
If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on philosophy, theology, and the Christian intellectual tradition, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with others.
#Boethius #ConsolationOfPhilosophy #ThomasWard #AfterStoicism #Stoicism #ChristianPhilosophy #Platonism #ClassicalPhilosophy #ThinkForChrist
Amazon link to Dr. Ward's book After Stoicism: amazon.com/After-Stoicism-Words-Roman-Philosopher/dp/1685781330/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EZM0T7M3665V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r3kSFEzss3pIvEav7VcANQrFV8EZ9_dDn2B6usbB56eQiUZqRiOnbdqxTDet_LIqhGY1SUcE5O4vxY59tkI9SIvPlkmD9qPv4K86_nixNYQIBs_rz2hS847-6C7GyhUSYP3IAFqjTM3E-X6Vn-BeIB5vCQX7riZMl2pIcxLiJZFFoY1B1noGOxwISk8RzQKuzWxwhfiqUQPv5ps_oOYtP-Jf5rSdpG0sCE4criZjp9I.FYfF99_4amfE6Tu3v5qgOunt3Hj9lnMEEZrzklS_VPg&dib_tag=se&keywords=after%2Bstoicism&qid=1783954356&sprefix=after%2Bstoicism%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1
0:00 Introducing Dr. Thomas Ward and After Stoicism
1:37 Why Tom Ward Wrote After Stoicism
3:44 Who Was Boethius?
7:54 Boethius’s Imprisonment, Death, and Legacy
15:17 What Is Stoicism?
21:14 Lady Philosophy and the Consolation of Philosophy
27:36 The Therapy of the Soul
32:49 Happiness, Beatitude, and God
38:44 Beyond Stoicism: Transcendent Hope
41:41 The Problem of Evil, Providence, and Free Will
50:08 Boethius on Divine Foreknowledge and Human Freedom
56:37 Philosophy, Christian Faith, Prayer, and Good Works
In this episode of Think for Christ, Anthony Alberino is joined by philosopher Dr. Thomas Ward to discuss his outstanding book, After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher. Together they explore the life and legacy of Boethius, the enduring wisdom of The Consolation of Philosophy, and why this sixth-century masterpiece remains one of the greatest works in the Western philosophical tradition.
The conversation examines Stoicism and its limits, Lady Philosophy's therapeutic role in consoling Boethius, the classical understanding of happiness as beatitude, the relationship between philosophy and Christian faith, the problem of evil, divine providence, human freedom, and Boethius' famous solution to the apparent conflict between divine foreknowledge and free will.
Whether you're interested in philosophy, theology, classical education, or the search for lasting happiness, this discussion offers a compelling introduction to one of the most influential books ever written.
If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on philosophy, theology, and the Christian intellectual tradition, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with others.
#Boethius #ConsolationOfPhilosophy #ThomasWard #AfterStoicism #Stoicism #ChristianPhilosophy #Platonism #ClassicalPhilosophy #ThinkForChrist
Amazon link to Dr. Ward's book After Stoicism: amazon.com/After-Stoicism-Words-Roman-Philosopher/dp/1685781330/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EZM0T7M3665V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r3kSFEzss3pIvEav7VcANQrFV8EZ9_dDn2B6usbB56eQiUZqRiOnbdqxTDet_LIqhGY1SUcE5O4vxY59tkI9SIvPlkmD9qPv4K86_nixNYQIBs_rz2hS847-6C7GyhUSYP3IAFqjTM3E-X6Vn-BeIB5vCQX7riZMl2pIcxLiJZFFoY1B1noGOxwISk8RzQKuzWxwhfiqUQPv5ps_oOYtP-Jf5rSdpG0sCE4criZjp9I.FYfF99_4amfE6Tu3v5qgOunt3Hj9lnMEEZrzklS_VPg&dib_tag=se&keywords=after%2Bstoicism&qid=1783954356&sprefix=after%2Bstoicism%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1
0:00 Introducing Dr. Thomas Ward and After Stoicism
1:37 Why Tom Ward Wrote After Stoicism
3:44 Who Was Boethius?
7:54 Boethius’s Imprisonment, Death, and Legacy
15:17 What Is Stoicism?
21:14 Lady Philosophy and the Consolation of Philosophy
27:36 The Therapy of the Soul
32:49 Happiness, Beatitude, and God
38:44 Beyond Stoicism: Transcendent Hope
41:41 The Problem of Evil, Providence, and Free Will
50:08 Boethius on Divine Foreknowledge and Human Freedom
56:37 Philosophy, Christian Faith, Prayer, and Good Works
