Proclus

Proclus was a philosopher, mathematician, mythographer and writer (412–485). He was born at Constantinople and died at Athens.

Also recorded as Proclus Lycaeus.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Πρόκλος.

Born at Constantinople in 412, died at Athens in 485.

Identity and origins

Proclus was recorded at birth as Πρόκλος. The authorities additionally record the heading Proclus Lycaeus. His recorded languages were medieval Greek and Ancient Greek.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Syrianus, Olympiodorus the Elder, Ploutarchos of Athens and Asclepigenia. His recorded influences include Plotinus, Aristotle, Plato, Ploutarchos of Athens and Syrianus.

As a teacher, Proclus is recorded in connection with Zenodotus, Marinus of Neapolis, Isidore of Alexandria, Agapius and Hegias. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Proclus worked in philosophy and theology. His work is associated with Neoplatonism.

Recorded position is scholarch of the Platonic Academy. He worked at Proclus's House.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 5: Commentary on Euclid, Elements of theology‏, Platonic Theology, Institutio physica and Short description of astronomical hypotheses.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Proclus’ polytheistic theology, Proclus, 2012. Epilogue: Proclus’ legacy, Proclus, 2012. Proclus’ metaphysics, Proclus, 2012. Proclus: Commentary on Plato's Timaeus, 2017. Proclus Timaeus, 2007.

In detail

training under Syrianus, Olympiodorus the Elder and Ploutarchos of Athens is recorded. Zenodotus, Marinus of Neapolis and Isidore of Alexandria are recorded as having studied under Proclus. the recorded working language is medieval Greek and Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is philosophy and theology. The authority associates the name with Neoplatonism. Plotinus, Aristotle and Plato are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Proclus's House. Positions recorded include scholarch of the Platonic Academy.

Works named in the authority record are Commentary on Euclid, Elements of theology‏, Platonic Theology, Institutio physica and Short description of astronomical hypotheses.

Chronology

  1. 412Proclus born at Constantinople.
  2. 485Proclus died at Athens.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Proclus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q271809: Proclus

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