THE PHILOSOPHICAL and MATHEMATICAL COMMENTARIES OF PROCLUS, ON THE FIRST BOOK OF EUCLID'S ELEMENTS - Hardcover

Proclus; Taylor, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1023579960 ISBN 13: 9781023579964

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Delve into the profound world of late ancient philosophy with "The philosophical and mathematical commentaries of Proclus." This essential work offers a deep exploration of Platonism through the insightful lens of Proclus, one of its most influential commentators. Proclus, a key figure in the history of philosophy, examines fundamental philosophical and mathematical concepts, providing invaluable insights into the intellectual landscape of his time.

This volume presents Proclus's commentaries, reflecting the sophisticated interplay between philosophy and mathematics that characterized Platonist thought. Explore the enduring legacy of this prominent Platonist as he grapples with timeless questions about existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality. A significant contribution to the study of ancient philosophy, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of Western thought.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023579960
• ISBN 13: 9781023579964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256