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Proclus Diadochus

Proclus Diadochus was a neoplatonist and the head of Plato's Academy who wrote a commentary on Euclid's geometry.

Proclus Diadochus

Glossary entry on Proclus explaining origin of his name and his philosophical career.

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Early Geometry

Section of Proclus' Commentary on Euclid's Geometry.

Proclus

Biography of Proclus, with a look at his contributions to geometry, astronomy, physics and theology.

Proclus

Encyclopedia Britannica article on Proclus calls him the last major Greek philosopher. As a neoplatonist he taught that thoughts are reality, and concrete "things" are merely appearances,

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