The Theology of the Epinomis

ISBN-13: 9780367683214 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 288 str.

Italy.) Calchi Vera (Politecnico di Milano

Opis

This first monograph devoted to the theology of the Epinomis offers readers an insight into the its philosophical and historical context, purpose, and legacy to reach a definition of its theology. Suitable for those studying ancient philosophy, particularly the Epinomis and Platonic philosophy.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: the Epinomis, a mirror of its times: the transition from Plato to the Hellenistic age; Section One: The Epinomis and its background: re-shaping Plato's theological language; 2. The Phaedo and the Epinomis: the de-transcendentalised forms; 3. The Timaeus and the Epinomis: God's non-imitative activity; 4. The Cratylus and the Epinomis: Homoiosis theo(i) and astral worship; 5. The Laws and the Epinomis: the astral psychic immanent God; Section Two: The Epinomis and its advance: the Olympians' departure; 6. The greatest God; 7. Philip of Opus' contributions to the Early Academy: the theology of the Epinomis; 8. The Epinomis, a vivid example of transition.