Metaphysical Elements (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Proclus, Proclus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440090289 ISBN 13 : 9781440090288

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the life and thought of Proclus, a late antique Platonist who shaped a theocratic form of Platonism.

This edition traces his rise from Plato’s academy to a unified theological philosophy.

Beginning with his early education in Alexandria and Athens, the book recounts how Proclus studied Aristotle, then joined Syrianus as a devoted student and companion. It highlights his intense scholarly discipline, prolific lectures, and enduring commitment to harmonizing ancient theologies. The narrative emphasizes his moral and intellectual development, showing how study, reflection, and virtuous living guided his ascent into the higher realms of philosophy.

Readers will gain a clear view of Proclus’ approach to Platonic theology, the role of initiation and mystery in his thought, and the way he sought to align diverse beliefs into a coherent system. The text also situates Proclus within the broader tradition of Neoplatonism, tracing influences from Plato, Aristotle, and earlier teachers to his own synthetic vision.

• A concise biography of Proclus and his intellectual lineage
• An approachable account of his philosophical method and beliefs
• Context for his place in Neoplatonism and Platonist thought
• Discussion of his lectures, writings, and practical approach to philosophy

Ideal for readers of ancient philosophy, Neoplatonism, and the development of late antique religious thought.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from Metaphysical Elements

Proclus, the famous philosopher, mathematician and poet, came into the world of time and sense on the 8th. day of February, A. D. 410, at Byzantium, and migrated from this physical life on April the 17th. 485 A. D. His parents, Patricius and Marcella, were Lycians and of an illustrious family. He was taken immed iately after his birth to their native country, to the city of Xanthus, which was consecrated to Apollo. And this happened to him by a certain divine providence: for it was necessary that he who was to be the leader of all sciences should be educated under the presiding Deity of the Muses. He received his elementary edu cation in Lycia, and then went to Alexandria, in Egypt, and became a pupil of Leonas the rhetorician, and Orion the grammarian. He likewise attended the schools of the Roman teachers, and acquired an accu rate knowledge of the Latin language. But his tutelar Goddess exhorted him to study philosophy, and to go to the Athenian schools. In obedience to this exhorta tion he attended the lectures of Olympiodorus, an emi nent Peripatetic, in order to learn the doctrine of Aris totle; and he was instructed in mathematical disciplines by Hero.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440090289
• ISBN 13: 9781440090288
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 225
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