History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 094 - The Platonic Successor - Proclus
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Sep 16, 2012 AI Snips
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Marinus' Hagiographic Portrait
- Marinus' biography portrays Proclus as a near-saint with virtues organized by Platonic levels of excellence.
- The biography links Proclus's peak virtue to theurgic practice and recounts miracles like healing and prophecy.
No Gaps: Triads Fill The Chain
- Proclus enforces a 'no gaps' metaphysics by filling every level with intermediate principles.
- He systematically uses triadic structures to ensure continuity across his hierarchical system.
Three Ranks Of Divine Intellect
- Proclus multiplies divine ranks to avoid collapsing intellect into a single principle.
- He posits three ranks—intelligible, intellective, and a middle linking rank—to bridge potential gaps.