Proclus: Neo-Platonic Philosophy and Science

Lucas Siorvanes

Published by Edinburgh University Press 1996

Proclus

Neo-Platonic Philosophy and Science

Lucas Siorvanes

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474472654

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Presents a general survey of Proclus and his Neo-Platonism
Introduces results of original research, mainly on his metaphysics, theory of knowledge and science

Stripping away the complexities surrounding this traditionally difficult philosopher, Lucas Siorvanes takes the reader through Proclus' metaphysics and theory of knowledge with original research examining all aspects of Proclus' work.

This is the first book which places Proclus in his complete intellectual context and sheds new light on aspects of Proclus' thought, to which previous scholars have rarely done justice.

All areas of Proclus' philosophical interest are covered including religion, physics, astronomy, mathematics and poetry. His philosophy is found in all these because concern with being and truth is central to all. Also introduced is the neglected area of his natural philosophy with its remarkable freshness of thought punctuated by the rejection of Aristotelian science and Ptolemy's cosmology. In this book, Proclus is shown as much more than just a metaphysician.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
CONTENTS Publicly Available Download PDF	v
INTRODUCTION Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
NOTE ON THE COVER ILLUSTRATION Publicly Available Download PDF	xiii
1 • PROCLUS' LIFE, TIMES AND INFLUENCE Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 • GENERAL METAPHYSICS Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	48
3 • KNOWLEDGE AND THE LEVELS OF BEING Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	114
4 • PHYSICS AND METAPHYSICS Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	207
5 • THE CHALLENGE OF REALITY: STARS AND PLANETS Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	262
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 336
Keywords: Philosophy

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Published: February 7, 2022
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