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Proclus on the transition from metaphysical being to natural becoming : A new reading of the Platonic theory of Forms. - 1 online resource (176 p.) - Gorgias Studies in Classical and Late Antiquity .

Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. The Theory of Forms in the Historical Evolution of Platonism -- 2. Henads and Forms -- 3. Forms and Numbers -- 4. The Objective Existence of the Forms: Transcendence and Immanence -- 5. The Levels of Presence of the Forms -- 6. The Communion Between Forms and Sensible Beings -- 7. Aspects of the Function of the Metaphysical Forms -- Epilogue -- Bibliography

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This volume examines the historical end of the Platonic tradition in relation to creation theories of the natural world through Neoplatonist philosopher Proclus (412-485) elaboration of an investigation of Plato's theory of metaphysical archetypal Forms.




Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

ISBN: 9781463206925 9781463237660

Standard No.: 10.31826/9781463237660 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Ancient & Classical.

Dewey Class. No.: 100