The Fragments That Remain Of The Lost Writings Of Proclus, Surnamed The Platonic Successor (1825)

The Fragments That Remain Of The Lost Writings Of Proclus, Surnamed The Platonic Successor (1825) is a book that contains a collection of fragments from the lost writings of Proclus, a philosopher who lived in the 5th century AD and was known as the Platonic successor. The book was compiled by Thomas Taylor, a British writer and translator who was known for his interest in Neoplatonism and the works of ancient Greek philosophers.The fragments in the book cover a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, theology, ethics, and the nature of the soul. They provide insight into Proclus' philosophical system, which was heavily influenced by the works of Plato and Plotinus.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Proclus' philosophy. The first section deals with his metaphysics, including his ideas about the nature of reality and the relationship between the One (the ultimate principle of reality) and the many (the individual beings that exist within the world).The second section focuses on Proclus' theology, including his views on the nature of the gods and their relationship to the world. He believed that the gods were not separate from the world, but rather were immanent within it.The third section deals with Proclus' ethics, including his ideas about the nature of virtue and the role of the philosopher in society. He believed that the ultimate goal of human life was to achieve unity with the divine, and that this could be accomplished through the practice of philosophy.Overall, The Fragments That Remain Of The Lost Writings Of Proclus, Surnamed The Platonic Successor (1825) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of Proclus or the broader tradition of Neoplatonism. It provides a glimpse into the ideas of one of the most important philosophers of the ancient world, and sheds light on the enduring influence of Platonic thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.