Therefore, good is proved to be the end towards which the whole universe tends.[E]--CH.

XII.

Boethius acknowledges that he is but recollecting truths he once knew.

Philosophy goes on to show that it is goodness also by which the whole world is governed.[F] Boethius professes compunction for his former folly.

But the paradox of evil is introduced, and he is once more perplexed.
FOOTNOTES: [E] This solves the second of the points left in doubt at the end of bk.
i., ch.