The Commentaries of Proclus on the Timæus of Plato, in Five Books, Vol. 1 of 2: Containing a Treasury of Pythagoric and Platonic Physiology

The Commentaries of Proclus on the Timaeus of Plato in Five Books #1

by Proclus

This book introduces readers to the profound philosophical system created by Proclus, arguably the greatest of the later Neoplatonists. Proclus's thought is situated at the culmination of the Platonic tradition, drawing on the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, and other ancient philosophers to construct a unified and comprehensive worldview. The book explores the central themes of Proclus's philosophy, including his theory of emanation, his understanding of the soul and its journey, and his vision of the ultimate goal of human union with the divine. Through a detailed analysis of Proclus's major works, the book provides a comprehensive overview of his thought and its significance for the history of philosophy.

486 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018

About the author

Proclus Lycaeus (/ˈprɒkləs ˌlaɪˈsiːəs/; 8 February 412 – 17 April 485 AD), called the Successor (Greek Πρόκλος ὁ Διάδοχος, Próklos ho Diádokhos), was a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher, one of the last major Classical philosophers (see Damascius). He set forth one of the most elaborate and fully developed systems of Neoplatonism. He stands near the end of the classical development of philosophy, and was very influential on Western medieval philosophy (Greek and Latin).