Boethius: The Consequences Of Good And Evil

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According to Boethius, the consequences of good and evil is the reward and punishment for our actions. Both the good and evil people try to obtain happiness in their own different way. In the text, it stated that “Therefore this is the reward of the good, which no time can wear out, no power can lessen, no wickedness can darken; they become divine. In this case, then, no wise man can doubt of the inevitable punishment of the wicked as well” (Boethius 159). The good people are rewarded with true happiness in their life and that nothing can take that away from them, not even evil people can taint their happiness. Of course, the evil people will also eventually receive their punishment.
In addition, the main reason that causes evil in men is

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