Procli Diadochi in Primum Euclidis Elementorum Librum Commentarii (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Diadochus, Proclus

 
9781527886650: Procli Diadochi in Primum Euclidis Elementorum Librum Commentarii (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Editio critica Procli Diadochi in Primum Euclidis Elementorum Librum Commentarii, restituta Graeco opere in Latinam linguam convertita, lectori ambitum clarum offert.

This edition presents Proclus’ commentary on the first book of Euclid’s Elements in a carefully restored Latin translation, guided by manuscript evidence. It highlights the structure and meaning of the commentary while preserving the original scholarly spirit, and it includes notes that illuminate historical editorial choices. The work is presented in four books with divisions and numbered propositions, helping readers navigate the mathematical and philosophical discussions.


  • Four-book layout of Proclus’ commentary on Euclid, with clear divisions into propositions and topics.

  • Editorial notes, glosses, and a restored Latin renderings of Greek passages for better understanding.

  • Indicies of names and of terms to help locate subjects across the text.

  • Contextual information about manuscripts and the edition’s historical development.



Ideal for readers of classical geometry, the history of math, and studies in ancient philosophy, this edition supports both scholarly study and accessible exploration of Proclus’ mathematical commentary.

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