The six books of Proclus, the Platonic successor, on the theology of Plato (vol. 2 of 2) : $b translated from the Greek, to which a seventh book is added, in order to supply the deficiency of another book on this subject, which was written by Proclus, but since lost, also, a translation from the Greek of Proclus' Elements of theology, to which are added a translation of the treatise of Proclus, On providence and fate, a translation of extracts from his treatise, entitled, Ten doubts concerning p — Plato — John Shaqi
The six books of Proclus, the Platonic successor, on the theology of Plato (vol. 2 of 2) : $b translated from the Greek, to which a seventh book is added, in order to supply the deficiency of another book on this subject, which was written by Proclus, but since lost, also, a translation from the Greek of Proclus' Elements of theology, to which are added a translation of the treatise of Proclus, On providence and fate, a translation of extracts from his treatise, entitled, Ten doubts concerning p
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Since, however, there are, as we have said, triple monads in Core;
and one, indeed, establishes all things in itself; but another leads
all things into generation; (for it belongs to soul to generate) and
another converts all things to itself; (for this is the illustrious
work of virtue) and since all things are perfectly pre-arranged in
Core,--this being the case, the monad which associates with Pluto,
participates, indeed, in a certain respect of the extremes, but is
particularly allotted its progression according to the middle. Hence
also, it is called Proserpine, because it comes into contact, as we
have observed, with generation and things which are borne along.
For the unmingled and the virginal were adapted to the extremes.
But mixture, and a contact with generated natures, are adapted to
the middle, which rejoices in progressions and multiplications.
This ravishment therefore, of Core, is indeed perfectly established
in Proserpine. But she also imparts herself, and the vivification
proceeding from herself to the last of things. Hence likewise, Socrates
in the Cratylus co-arranges Proserpine with Pluto, but every where
ranks total Core with Ceres, and comprehends her in the name of Core.
The power however, which proceeds from her to the realms beneath, he
comprehends in the name of Proserpine. For the psychical nature is in
this power essentially; but the remaining things are in it, as we have
said, according to representation, and not primarily. And thus much
concerning the vivific triad, since Plato has delivered to us but few
auxiliaries about it, from which as from firestones rubbed against each
other, it is possible to enkindle the light of truth.
CHAPTER XII.