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Proclus Lycius (/ ˈ p r ɒ k l ə s l aɪ ˈ s i ə s /; 8 February 412 – 17 April 485), called Proclus the Successor (Greek: Πρόκλος ὁ Διάδοχος, Próklos ho Diádokhos), was a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher, one of the last major classical philosophers of late antiquity.
Mar 16, 2011 · Proclus of Athens (*412–485 C.E.) was the most authoritative philosopher of late antiquity and played a crucial role in the transmission of Platonic philosophy from antiquity to the Middle Ages. For almost fifty years, he was head or ‘successor’ ( diadochos, sc. of Plato) of the Platonic ‘Academy’ in Athens.
Aug 20, 2021 · Proclus of Athens (c. 412-485 CE) was a prolific Platonic philosopher whose main aim was the seemingly impossible task of defending traditional Greek polytheism at the time when his contemporary culture was almost completely dominated by Christianity.
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Proclus’ Complete Works (extant, lost, and spurious) Systematic Philosophical Works. Commentaries on Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, and Porphyry. Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy. Theological Tradition and Theurgy. Hymns and Epigrams. pseudo-Proclus.
Proclus (born c. 410, Constantinople [now Istanbul, Turkey]—died 485, Athens [Greece]) was the last major ancient Greek philosopher. He was influential in helping Neoplatonic ideas to spread throughout the Byzantine, Islamic, and Roman worlds.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A new English translation and commentary of Proclus' most important work on Plato's dialogue, offering insights into Neoplatonic interpretation and philosophy. The volume covers the first part of Book 3, on the world's body, and includes an introduction and notes by Dirk Baltzly.
All rights reserved. Proclus, one of the so-called Neo-Platonic philosophers (411-485 CE), had an enormous influence on the writings of Pseudo-Dionysius, Ficino, Pico, Agrippa, Bruno, and others. This work is also known as Elements of Theology.
