The Esoteric Proclus, Part I: The Life and Thought of an Esoteric Sage

Update: 2024-04-24

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We look further into Proclus' esoteric doings, as a sage whose privileged status is marked by inspirations and epiphanies, omens and miracles. We then attempt a (shamefully oversimplified) summary of some important aspects of his (meta)physics.

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The Esoteric Proclus, Part I: The Life and Thought of an Esoteric Sage

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The Esoteric Proclus, Part I: The Life and Thought of an Esoteric Sage

Earl Fontainelle

The Esoteric Proclus, Part I: The Life and Thought of an Esoteric Sage