Damascius and the practice of the philosophical life: on the impossibility of communication about and communion with the first principles
Автор: Kalogiratou Androniki
Журнал: Schole. Философское антиковедение и классическая традиция @classics-nsu-schole
Рубрика: Статьи
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This paper is an overview and introduction to the key elements of Damascius’ philosophy. I examine the attributes and the relationship between the Ineffable, the One, and the All as the cornerstones of his theoretical system. I then investigate the role of this system of thought for Damascius and his contemporaries as a guide to the philosophical life and its repercussions for attaining the highest principles. Is contemplation possible or are other means needed, such as theurgy and purification of the soul? Does the philosopher occupy a privileged position in this system, as in the preceding Platonic tradition or is the philosopher’s position different, by the experience of void and the inability to speak about and grasp the ‘nothingness’ of the highest principles?
Damascius, late neoplatonism, one, ineffable, skotos, philosopher, theurgy, purification, soul, first principles, theology, philosophy, contemplation
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