Proclus: an introduction

by Chlup, Radek

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Full title :Proclus : an introduction / Radek Chlup.

Summary

Proclus of Lycia (412-485) was one of the greatest philosophers of antiquity, producing the most systematic version of late Neoplatonic thought. He exercised enormous influence on Byzantine, medieval, Renaissance and German Classical philosophy, ranking among the top five of ancient philosophers in terms of the number of preserved works. Despite this he is rarely studied now, the enormous intricacy of his system making the reading of his treatises difficult for beginners. This book provides the first comprehensive introduction to all the basic areas of Proclus' thought. It carefully guides the reader through his metaphysics, theology, epistemology and theory of evil, as well as his sophisticated philosophy of religion. It also sets Proclus in the historical, social and religious context of late antiquity, offering a synthetic account that will appeal to historians and students of ancient religion.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2012.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Cambridge University Press
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2012.

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Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781139379427, 1139379429, 9781139028042, 1139028049, 9781139376563, 113937656X, 9781139375139, 113937513X
oclc:ocn794412690
LC Classification:B701.Z7
Dewey Decimal:186/.4

Historical background -- Proclus' metaphysics -- Proclus' polytheistic theology -- Epistemology -- Ways of unification -- Inspired poetry and its symbols -- Evil and theodicy -- Ethics -- Worldview -- Epilogue: Proclus' legacy.