The Philosophical and Mathematical Commentaries of Proclus on the First Book of Euclid's Elements, Vol. 1 of 2, is a seminal work that delves deeply into the foundational text of Western geometry. Proclus, one of the last great classical philosophers and a leading figure of the Neoplatonic school, provides an extensive and insightful commentary on the first book of Euclid’s Elements, which itself is a cornerstone of mathematical thought. This volume not only elucidates the mathematical pro...

This is the first English translation of Proclus' commentary on Plato'sParmenides. Glenn Morrow's death occurred while he was less than halfway through the translation, which was completed by John Dillon. A major work of the great Neoplatonist philosopher, the commentary is an intellectual tour de force that greatly influenced later medieval and Renaissance thought. As the notes and introductory summaries explain, it comprises a full account of Proclus' own metaphysical sys...

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In his letter to the Armenian Apostolic Church, Proclus of Constantinople expresses deep concern over the spread of heretical ideas that threaten the integrity of Christian faith. He delineates the nature of true virtue, contrasting earthly definitions with a higher understanding rooted in faith illuminated by divine truth. Proclus underscores the significance of faith, hope, and charity as foundational to salvation and warns against deviations from established doctrine. He emphasizes the ...

This translation and commentary is based on the Critical Text and Indices of Proclus: Commentary on the First Alcibiades of Plato, Amsterdam 1954, by L. G. Westerink. Index II has been of great help in the translation, and the commentary is much indebted to the critical apparatus. Dr. Westerink has also been kind enough to forward his views on the relatively few problems which the Greek text has presented. A further debt is owed to the review of Dr. Westerink's text by Prof. E. R. Dodds in...

Proclus' commentary on Plato's dialogue Timaeus is arguably the most important commentary on a text of Plato, offering unparalleled insights into eight centuries of Platonic interpretation. It has had an enormous influence on subsequent Plato scholarship. This edition offers the first new English translation of the work for nearly two centuries, building on significant recent advances in scholarship on Neoplatonic commentators. It provides an invaluable record of early interpretations of P...

In the present volume Proclus describes the 'creation' of the soul that animates the entire universe. This is not a literal creation, for Proclus argues that Plato means only to convey the eternal dependence of the World Soul upon higher causes. In his exegesis of Plato's text, Proclus addresses a range of issues in Pythagorean harmonic theory, as well as questions about the way in which the World Soul knows both forms and the visible reality that comprises its body. This part of Proclus' ...

Proclus - or Proclus of Athens, as he is sometimes known - is widely and rightly considered to be one of the most significant later Neoplatonist philosophers. At age 40 (c.437 CE) or so, Proclus became head of the revived Plato’s Academy in Athens. In his role for the next 50 years, the unmarried Proclus worked hard, combining effectively the roles of administrator, teacher and writer. Astronomy, ethics, mathematics, physics, theology - Proclus tackled all of those topics that together fel...

Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Rene Descartes is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Rene Descartes then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca"It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die," wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). He counseled readers to "study death always," and took his own advice, returning to the subject again and again in all his writings, yet he never treated it in a complete work. How to Die gathers in one volume, for the first time, Seneca's remarkable meditations on death ...

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume L. A. Selby-Bigge: Explore the profound philosophical inquiries of David Hume through his timeless work, "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding." This treatise delves into the intricacies of human perception, causality, and the limits of knowledge. Hume's groundbreaking ideas continue to shape modern philosophy.Why This Book?David Hume's exploration of human underst...

How you can learn to focus like a monk without living like oneDistraction isn’t a new problem. We’re also not the first to complain about how hard it is to concentrate. Early Christian monks beat us to it. They had given up everything to focus on God, yet they still struggled to keep the demons of distraction at bay. But rather than surrender to the meandering of their minds, they developed powerful strategies to improve their attention and engagement. How to F...