Proclus Collected Works

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Proclus the Successor was a fifth-century Greek Neoplatonist philosopher and the last major ancient Greek philosopher. He set forth one of the most elaborate and fully developed systems of Neoplatonism. Like Iamblichus, Proclus opposed Christianity and passionately defended paganism. He upheld that thoughts constitute reality, while concrete “things” are mere appearances. Ultimate reality, the “One,” is both God and the Good and unifies his ethical and theological systems. His attitudes significantly influenced the development of theology in both the East and the West. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Proclus’ collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Proclus’ life and works* Features the collected works of Proclus, in both English translation and the original Greek* Includes Thomas Taylor’s seminal translations* Excellent formatting of the texts* Easily locate the texts you want to read with individual contents tables* Includes Proclus’ rare treatises, digitised here for the first time* Provides a special dual English and Greek text of ‘Elements of Theology’, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students* Features Marinus’ (Proclus’ successor) biography — discover Proclus’ ancient world* Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The TranslationsCommentary on TimaeusCommentary on the First AlcibiadesAn Apology for the Fables of HomerCommentaries on the First Book of Euclid’s ‘Elements of Geometry’Elements of PhysicsElements of TheologyOn the Theology of PlatoTen Doubts Concerning ProvidenceOn the Existence of EvilsOn Providence and FateHymnsFragments The Greek TextsSelected Greek Texts The Dual TextElements of Theology The BiographyLife of Proclus by Marinus