{"title":"Calcidius","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Calcidius collection, where ancient philosophy meets timeless insight. Calcidius, a revered philosopher and translator from the late Roman period, is best known for his seminal work, \u003cem\u003eOn Plato's Timaeus\u003c\/em\u003e. This collection delves into profound philosophical and psychological themes, providing invaluable perspectives on Platonic thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalcidius's contributions are particularly noteworthy for bridging Greek philosophy and the Latin-speaking scholarly world, ensuring that the rich thoughts of Plato's \u003cem\u003eTimaeus\u003c\/em\u003e remained accessible and influential through the ages. His work is a fascinating exploration of the cosmos, the nature of the universe, and the metaphysical inquiries that have shaped Western philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both seasoned philosophers and curious newcomers, these texts offer a deep dive into the roots of philosophical inquiry. Explore Calcidius's profound interpretations and see how ancient wisdom still resonates in our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-platos-timaeus-by-calcidius-9780674599178","title":"On Plato’s Timaeus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the Renaissance, the work of Calcidius offered the medieval West almost the only direct access to Plato's corpus not dispersed in fragments. In the 4th century CE, Calcidius translated into Latin an important section of Plato's \u003cem\u003eTimaeus\u003c\/em\u003e, complemented by extensive commentary and organised into coordinated parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part is broadly devoted to the architecture of the world, to its intelligible structure. The second delves into the nature of the living creatures that inhabit it. This basic division subsequently informed the sense of macrocosm and microcosm—of the world and our place in it—which is prevalent in Western European thought in the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, this medieval volume altered perspectives on Plato by drawing on other philosophical traditions, particularly the Stoic and Peripatetic, while including Judeo-Christian cosmology and anthropology. The present edition provides the first English translation of Calcidius's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000694063340,"sku":"9780674599178","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4493663482428.jpg?v=1763298013"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/calcidius.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}