Proclus Lycius (/ ˈprɒkləs laɪˈsiːəs /; 8 February 412 – 17 April 485), called Proclus the Successor (Ancient Greek: Πρόκλος ὁ Διάδοχος, Próklos ho Diádokhos), was a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher, …

Mar 16, 2011 · The real rediscovery of Proclus started in the Italian Renaissance, mainly thanks to Marsilio Ficino who followed Proclus’ influence in his Platonic commentaries and even composed, in …

Proclus (born c. 410, Constantinople [now Istanbul, Turkey]—died 485, Athens [Greece]) was the last major ancient Greek philosopher. He was influential in helping Neoplatonic ideas to spread …

Aug 20, 2021 · Proclus of Athens (circa 412 to 485 CE) was a prolific Platonic philosopher whose main aim was the seemingly impossible task of defending traditional Greek polytheism at the time when …

The majority of Proclus' works are presented as commentaries on the dialogues of Plato (Alcibiades,Cratylus,Parmenides,Republic,Timaeus). Like other Neoplatonists, Proclus presented his …

Proclus was a Greek philosopher who became head of Plato's Academy and is important mathematically for his commentaries on the work of other mathematicians.

Sep 16, 2012 · Proclus’ system, presented in original works and in commentaries on Plato and Euclid, integrates Neoplatonic philosophy with pagan religious belief and practice.

This first chapter provides a suitable introduction to the volume by drawing a vivid picture of Proclus’ life: his provenance, his education, and his direction of the fifth-century school of Athens.

Proclus was head of the school of philosophy at Athens, the ‘Academy’, from the early age of 25 until his death at 75.

Jan 30, 2024 · Proclus Diadochus (Ancient Greek: Πρόκλος ὁ Διάδοχος, Latin: Proclus; February 8, 412, New Rome – April 17, 485, Athens) was an ancient philosopher-neoplatonist, the head of the …