מחבר: Yitzchok Lowy

Elements of Theology: The Structure of OrdersIn this class, we discuss the end of prop. 20, on how Unity transcends Nous, and then go into props. 21-22 on…

Elements of Theology: On Forms, Gods and ParticipationIn this class, we discuss propositions 23 and 24 of the Elements of Theology and Proclus' theory of participation more generally.…

Elements of Theology: Perfection, Causes and PermanenceWe discuss propositions 25, 26, and 27 on the consequences for Proclus' theory of causality that the primary Cause is the Good…

Elements of Theology: How are Values Causes? (Part 1 of 2)In this video, I pause the proposition-by-proposition commentary of the Elements to deal with a problem that was…

Elements of Theology: How are Values Causes? (Part 2 of 2)In this video, I complete the explanation of how Values/Goods/Standards can be causes in Proclus, pointing to the…

The Elements of Theology: Like Causes LikeWe discuss propositons 28-30. 28 on how causes produce like effects and not unlike ones, 29 on how the productive power in…

Elements of Theology: Epicycles of ProcessionWe discuss propositions 31-34 of Proclus' Elements of Theology, discussing how: *Every effect symbolizes its cause *Every natural symbol is produced by its…

Elements of Theology: Remaining, Procession and ReversionWe discuss prop. 35 that ends the main discussion of causality in Proclus and we go into many related questions - to…

Elements of Theology: Steps of Reversion and Self-ConstitutionWe finish the section on procession and reversion in Proclus' Elements of Theology, discussing props. 36-39, which are especially about how…

Elements of Theology: Self-constitution, Self-Reversion and PerpetuityIn today's video we discuss Elements of Theology, prop. 43-49, finishing up Proclus' section on the self-constituted. We discuss in particular on…

Elements of Theology: on Time and EternityWe discuss prop. 50-52 of Proclus'Elements of Theology. *Proclus' notion of measure (metron) *His form of Heraclitus' dictum "everything flows" *The relationship…

Elements of Theology: On Time, Eternity and AstrologyWe discuss the remaining propositions on Time and Eternity, props. 53-55, and enter a long digression on Proclus' account of the…

Elements of Theology: Primary CausalityHere we return to the consequences of prop. 7 with prop. 56-59 on the nature of primary causality. we discuss also the nature of…

Elements of Theology: Increasing Multiplicity, Agents and NaturesWe discuss propositions 60-64 of Proclus' Elements of Theology. 61-62 introduce two distinct ways in which things are less akin to…

Elements of Theology: Natures and Agents, Parts and WholesWe recap on prop. 64 and discuss prop. 65-68 on parts and wholes. I am available for close readings of…

Elements of Theology: Wholes, Forms and the Cooperation of CausesWe discuss prop. 68-72 of the Elements of Theology, wrapping up the discussion of Wholes and the principles employed…

Elements of Theology: Being as the Ground of Causal CooperationIn this video we discuss prop. 73 and 74 of Proclus'Elements of Theology, wrapping up the ascent to Being…

Elements of Theology: Causes and Auxiliary CausesWe have a long free ranging discussion of prop. 75 of the Elements, touching on the different kinds of causes, different conceptions…

Elements of Theology: Actuality and PotentialityWe enter into the question of actuality and potentiality in the Elements, discussing propositions 76 and 77. We talk about the role of…

Elements of Theology: Potentiality and Actuality III am available for close readings of any work of Proclus'. For an overview of his works see: https://antoniofilosofo.com/close-reading-and-commentary-of-proclus-works/

Elements of Theology: Separate ParticipationI am available for close readings of any work of Proclus'. For an overview of his works see: https://antoniofilosofo.com/close-reading-and-commentary-of-proclus-works/

Elements of Theology: Being, Becoming and Infinite PowerI am available for close readings of any work of Proclus'. For an overview of his works see: https://antoniofilosofo.com/close-reading-and-commentary-of-proclus-works/

Elements of Theology: Limit and InfinityI am available for close readings of any work of Proclus'. For an overview of his works see: https://antoniofilosofo.com/close-reading-and-commentary-of-proclus-works/

Elements of Theology: Infinity and CausesWe take a look at propositions 95-99, wrapping up the subject of infinity and entering into the final propositions on Unity as the…