Proclus et la Théologie Platonicienne
Actes du Colloque International de Louvain (13-16 mai 1998). En l'honneur de H.D. Saffrey et L.G. Westerink
Carlos Steel (Editor), Alain Philippe Segonds (Editor),
In his Platonic Theology, Proclus offers a systematic exposition of the theology of Plato. Integrating within the ‘scienti-fic’ framework of the Parmenides all the theological doctrines which are scattered throughout the Plato’s dialogues, Proclus develops the Platonic doctrines on the One, the gods and the hierarchical procession of reality.
The present volume, which celebrates the completion of the critical edition of Proclus’ Platonic Theology by H.-D. Saffrey and L.G. Westerink (+), contains thirty-one contributions by leading scholars in the field of Neoplatonic studies. They present their views on the organisation and principles of Proclus’ theology, on the hermeneutics of Platonic dialogues, on the antecedents of this theological synthesis, and on its posterity, from Proclus’ immediate successors through the Byzantine, Arabic and Latin Middle Ages.
This monumental volume, which is the result of three decades of dedicated scholarly research on the philosophy of Proclus, will stand for many years as an indispensable guide for all those interested in Neoplatonic studies.
R. Westerink – Lettre au Colloque
A.-Ph. Segonds – Liminaire
A.-Ph. Segonds & C. Steel – Remerciements
A.J. Festugière – Notes critiques sur le livre I de la Théologie Platonicienne
J. Pépin – Les modes de l’enseignement théologique dans la Théologie Platonicienne
S. Gersh – Proclus’ Theological Methods. The Programme of Theol. Plat. I 4
D.P. Taormina – Procédures de l’évidence dans la Théologie Platonicienne
L. Siorvanes – The Problem of Trhuth in the Platonic Theology
J.J. Cleary – The role of Mathematics in Proclus’ Theology
A. Motte – Discours théologique et prière d’invocation. Proclus Héritier et interprète de Platon
L. Brisson – La place des Oracles Chaldaïques dans la Theologie Platonicienne
H.J. Blumenthal – Plotinus and the Platonic Theology of Proclus
A. Smith – Porphyry and the Platonic Theology
C. D’Ancona – La doctrine des principes: Syrianus comme source textuelle et doctrinale de Proclus. 1ère Partie: Histoire du problème
C. Luna – La doctrine des principes: Syrianus comme source textuelle et doctrinale de Proclus.2e Partie: Analyse des textes
D.J. O’Meara – La science métaphysique (ou théologie) de Proclus comme exercice spirituel
J. Bussanich – Mystical Theology and Spiritual Experience in Proclus’ Platonic Theology
Th. Kobusch – Das Eine ist nicht das Ganze. Die Idee der Totalität im Werk des Proklos, besonders in der Platonischen Theologie
F. Romano – L’Idée de causalité dans la Théologie Platonicienne de Proclus
J. Dillon – The Role of the Demiurge in the Platonic Theology
J. Opsomer – Deriving the three Intelligible Triads from the Timaeus
C. Steel – Le Parménide est-il fondement de la Théologie Platonicienne
G. Van Riel – Ontologie et théologie. Le Philèbe dans le troisième livre de la Théologie Platonicienne de Proclus
A. Sheppard – Plato’s Phaedrus in the Theologia Platonica
R.M. Van den Berg – Towards the Paternal Harbour. Proclean Theurgy and the Contemplation of the Forms
J. Combès – La théorématique de la Théologie Platonicienne de Proclus d’après Damascius
Ph. Hoffmann – La triade chaldaïque eros, alètheia, pistis: de Proclus à Simplicius
I. Perczel – Pseudo-Dionysius and the Platonic Theology. A Preliminary Study
C. Steel & G. Van Riel – Le Grand Fragment de la Théologie Platonicienne
G. Endress – The new and improved Platonic Theology. Proclus Arabus and Arabic Islamic Philosophy
L. Gigineishvili & G. Van Riel – Ioane Petristsi: a Witness of Proclus’ Works in the School of Psellus
M. Cacouros – Deux épisodes inconnus dans la réception de Proclus à Byzance aux xiii-xive siècles: La philosophie de Proclus réintroduite à Byzance grâce à l’Hypothypà´sis. Néophytos Prodromènos et Köntostéphanos (?) lecteurs de Proclus (avant Argyripoulos) dans le Xénon du Kralj
W. Beierwaltes – “Centrum tocius vite”. Zur bedeutung von Proklos’ “Theologia Platonis” im Denken des Cusanus
Index Nominum – Index Locorum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Proclus et la Théologie Platonicienne" about?
In his Platonic Theology, Proclus offers a systematic exposition of the theology of Plato. Integrating within the 'scienti-fic' framework of the Parmenides all the theological doctrines which are scattered throughout the Plato's dialogues, Proclus develops the Platonic doctrines on the One, the gods and the hierarchical procession of reality.
The present volume, which celebrates the completion of the critical edition of Proclus' Platonic Theology by H.-D. Saffrey and L.G. Westerink (+), contains thirty-one contributions by leading scholars in the field of Neoplatonic studies. They present their views on the organisation and principles of Proclus' theology, on the hermeneutics of Platonic dialogues, on the antecedents of this theological synthesis, and on its posterity, from Proclus' immediate successors through the Byzantine, Arabic and Latin Middle Ages.
This monumental volume, which is the result of three decades of dedicated scholarly research on the philosophy of Proclus, will stand for many years as an indispensable guide for all those interested in Neoplatonic studies.
Who edited "Proclus et la Théologie Platonicienne"?
"Proclus et la Théologie Platonicienne" was edited by Carlos Steel and Alain Philippe Segonds.
Carlos Steel is emeritus professor of ancient and medieval philosophy at KU Leuven and director of the “Aristoteles Latinus” project.
Is "Proclus et la Théologie Platonicienne" part of a series?
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Editorial Coordinator
Russell Friedman, KU Leuven, Belgium
Editorial Board
Pieter Beullens, KU Leuven, Belgium
Lisa Devriese, KU Leuven, Belgium
Pieter d'Hoine, KU Leuven, Belgium
Jan Opsomer, KU Leuven, Belgium
Jenny Pelletier, KU Leuven, Belgium
Andrea Robiglio, KU Leuven, Belgium
Carlos Steel, KU Leuven, Belgium
Gerd Van Riel, KU Leuven, Belgium
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Brad Inwood, Yale Universityo, USA
Jill Kraye, The Warburg Institute, London, United Kingdom
John Marenbon, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Lodi Nauta, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Timothy Noone (†) , The Catholic University of America, USA
Robert Pasnau, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
Martin Pickavé, University of Toronto, Canada,
Pasquale Porro, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
Geert Roskam, KU Leuven, Belgium
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What is the Table of Contents for "Proclus et la Théologie Platonicienne"?
R. Westerink - Lettre au Colloque
A.-Ph. Segonds - Liminaire
A.-Ph. Segonds & C. Steel - Remerciements
A.J. Festugière - Notes critiques sur le livre I de la Théologie Platonicienne
J. Pépin - Les modes de l'enseignement théologique dans la Théologie Platonicienne
S. Gersh - Proclus' Theological Methods. The Programme of Theol. Plat. I 4
D.P. Taormina - Procédures de l'évidence dans la Théologie Platonicienne
L. Siorvanes - The Problem of Trhuth in the Platonic Theology
J.J. Cleary - The role of Mathematics in Proclus' Theology
A. Motte - Discours théologique et prière d'invocation. Proclus Héritier et interprète de Platon
L. Brisson - La place des Oracles Chaldaïques dans la Theologie Platonicienne
H.J. Blumenthal - Plotinus and the Platonic Theology of Proclus
A. Smith - Porphyry and the Platonic Theology
C. D'Ancona - La doctrine des principes: Syrianus comme source textuelle et doctrinale de Proclus. 1ère Partie: Histoire du problème
C. Luna - La doctrine des principes: Syrianus comme source textuelle et doctrinale de Proclus.2e Partie: Analyse des textes
D.J. O'Meara - La science métaphysique (ou théologie) de Proclus comme exercice spirituel
J. Bussanich - Mystical Theology and Spiritual Experience in Proclus' Platonic Theology
Th. Kobusch - Das Eine ist nicht das Ganze. Die Idee der Totalität im Werk des Proklos, besonders in der Platonischen Theologie
F. Romano - L'Idée de causalité dans la Théologie Platonicienne de Proclus
J. Dillon - The Role of the Demiurge in the Platonic Theology
J. Opsomer - Deriving the three Intelligible Triads from the Timaeus
C. Steel - Le Parménide est-il fondement de la Théologie Platonicienne
G. Van Riel - Ontologie et théologie. Le Philèbe dans le troisième livre de la Théologie Platonicienne de Proclus
A. Sheppard - Plato's Phaedrus in the Theologia Platonica
R.M. Van den Berg - Towards the Paternal Harbour. Proclean Theurgy and the Contemplation of the Forms
J. Combès - La théorématique de la Théologie Platonicienne de Proclus d'après Damascius
Ph. Hoffmann - La triade chaldaïque eros, alètheia, pistis: de Proclus à Simplicius
I. Perczel - Pseudo-Dionysius and the Platonic Theology. A Preliminary Study
C. Steel & G. Van Riel - Le Grand Fragment de la Théologie Platonicienne
G. Endress - The new and improved Platonic Theology. Proclus Arabus and Arabic Islamic Philosophy
L. Gigineishvili & G. Van Riel - Ioane Petristsi: a Witness of Proclus' Works in the School of Psellus
M. Cacouros - Deux épisodes inconnus dans la réception de Proclus à Byzance aux xiii-xive siècles: La philosophie de Proclus réintroduite à Byzance grâce à l'Hypothypà´sis. Néophytos Prodromènos et Köntostéphanos (?) lecteurs de Proclus (avant Argyripoulos) dans le Xénon du Kralj
W. Beierwaltes - "Centrum tocius vite". Zur bedeutung von Proklos' "Theologia Platonis" im Denken des Cusanus
Index Nominum - Index Locorum
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