Neoplatonic Virtue: The Fulfillment of Proclus' Life
In this week’s Neoplatonic Virtue class, Yitzchok and I finish our reading of The Life of Proclus (paragraphs 33–38), reflecting on the completion of the philosopher’s life.
We start by discussing what it means to say that philosophy “begins from miracles,” exploring how divine signs, hymns, and inspired poetry stand at the origin of rational understanding. We then go on reading the final chapters, wrapping up his theurgic virtue, seeing how Marinus' conception of the happy life differs from a stricter Platonic conception, speculating on the meaning of his joint burial with his teacher and more.
📘 This session completes the reading of the Life of Proclus before our transition to Hermias' discussion of the kinds of maniai in his commentary on the Phaedrus.
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