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Abstract
The Torn Robe of Philosophia in Boethius´ The Consolation of Philosophy
The Consolation of Philosophy  by Boethius (480-524) is one of the most widely
read philosophical texts of medieval times. The text is a dialogue between the
imprisoned Boethius who awaits his death sentence and Philosophia, a femini-
ne personification of philosophy. In addition to their conversation, Philosophia
sings and recites poems to help Boethius to better understand and come to terms
with his destiny. In my interpretation of Philosophia, I analyse how the practice
of philosophy she and Boethius stage in this text, consists in working with and
reflecting the difficult emotions he struggles with. This argument is based on how
ancient meanings of the noun  sophia  include practical, embodied and sensual
knowledge. My interpretation hence involves underscoring feminine elements of
Philsophia that have to do with embodiment and emotions, and are overlooked
in most interpretations of her.
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