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Join us as we delve into the profound thoughts of Proclus, the renowned Platonic philosopher, through his influential work, The Six Books of Proclus on the Theology of Plato (Greek ΠΕΡΙ ΤΗΣ ΚΑΤΑ ΠΛΑΤΩΝΑ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ; Latin Theologia Platonica). This translation by Thomas Taylor not only includes a valuable seventh book that fills the gaps left by Proclus but also offers insights that resonate deeply with contemporary philosophical discourse. The 1995 Prometheus Trust edition presents an engaging structure, where Book 3, Chapter 1 unveils the initial four chapters of ...

Dive into the profound insights of The Elements of Theology (ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΩΣΙΣ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ), crafted by the renowned Greek Neoplatonist philosopher Proclus (ΠΡΟΚΛΟΣ) and brilliantly translated by Thomas Taylor, who honored his youngest son with the name Thomas Proclus Taylor. This remarkable work comprises 211 thought-provoking propositions, each accompanied by a rigorous proof, beginning with the foundational concept of the One (divine Unity) and culminating in the exploration of individual souls descent into the material realm. Notably, Saint Thomas Aquinas acknowledged ...