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To the lovers of the wisdom of the Greeks, any remains of the writings of Proclus will always be invaluable, as he was a man who, for the variety,of his powers, the beauty of his diction, the magnificence of his conceptions, and his luminous development of the abstruse dogmas of the ancients, is unrivalled among the disciples of Plato.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes a range of fragments from the lost works of the esteemed philosopher Proclus, who lived in the fifth century A.D. These fragments provide a unique lens into the Neoplatonic philosophy of that time, revealing Proclus's sophisticated views on a wide array of topics. The author, a renowned expert in ancient philosophy, examines Proclus's ideas on the nature of light, the eternity of the world, and the existence of God. Proclus's work, deeply rooted in the Platonic tradition, challenged prevailing Aristotelian thought and shaped the intellectual landscape of his era. This book sheds light on Proclus's profound insights into the nature of reality, the relationship between the material and spiritual worlds, and the role of the divine in shaping the universe. Through rigorous analysis and meticulous scholarship, the author brings Proclus's lost ideas to life, offering a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the enduring legacy of Neoplatonism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330634158_0
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