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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.
List of contents
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.
About the author
Vera Calchi is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. She earned her PhD in ancient philosophy in 2019 and was a visiting DS at various (non-) European universities. She is the author of
Under the Auspices of Plato: Did Aristotle Read the Epinomis?
Summary
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.
