The Concept of epistrophé in Proclus, Damascius, and Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite: A Comparative Study
This article explores the philosophical concept of epistrophé in a causal-metaphysical context. Epistrophé represents the final element of the famous Neoplatonic triad of moné, próodos, and epistrophé (remaining, procession, and reversion). The central aim of this article is to analyze the concept o...
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The Concept of epistrophé in Proclus, Damascius, and Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite: A Comparative Study |
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This article explores the philosophical concept of epistrophé in a causal-metaphysical context. Epistrophé represents the final element of the famous Neoplatonic triad of moné, próodos, and epistrophé (remaining, procession, and reversion). The central aim of this article is to analyze the concept of epistrophé in Proclus, his pagan successor Damascius, and Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite, the most influential Christian recipient of Proclus. Both thinkers operate with different dependencies on the philosophy of Proclus, which forms their basis, and in so doing, develop their own autonomy. The comparative analysis of the concept of epistrophé serves, among other things, to crystallize the unique characteristics of these three thinkers and to demonstrate the complex relationships between them. Starting with a discussion of the concept of epistrophé in Proclus, particularly based on his Elements of Theology, the article then focuses on chapters 75-77 of Damascius’ Problems and Solutions Concerning First Principles. Here Damascius addresses some of the problems and difficulties inherent in the Neoplatonic concept of epistrophé that arise from Proclus’ formulations. Damascius’ discussion serves to clarify and deepen Proclus' understanding of epistrophé, maintaining substantial alignment with Proclus’ views. In contrast, Dionysius reinterprets the concept of epistrophé. To illustrate this Dionysian transformation, the article provides detailed explanations of three key passages from The Divine Names, supplemented by relevant excerpts from both late Neoplatonism and Patristics. These analyses demonstrate Dionysius’ shift from an ontological to a Christian soteriological understanding of epistrophé. Moreover, Dionysius expands upon the Neoplatonic triadic causal structure by adopting a tetrad, where epistrophé already serves as apokatástasis and is linked to the resurrection of the body. In this context, the article elucidates the fundamental distinction between the concepts of epistrophé and apokatástasis within Proclus’ philosophical framework. |
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I28-R260-article-157722024-12-16T14:45:30Z The Concept of epistrophé in Proclus, Damascius, and Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite: A Comparative Study El concepto de epistrophé en Proclo, Damascio y Dionisio Pseudo-Areopagita: un estudio comparativo Kiria, Ana Epistrophé Proclus Damascius Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite Apokatástasis Epistrophé Proclo Damascio Dionisio Pseudo-Areopagita Apokatástasis This article explores the philosophical concept of epistrophé in a causal-metaphysical context. Epistrophé represents the final element of the famous Neoplatonic triad of moné, próodos, and epistrophé (remaining, procession, and reversion). The central aim of this article is to analyze the concept of epistrophé in Proclus, his pagan successor Damascius, and Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite, the most influential Christian recipient of Proclus. Both thinkers operate with different dependencies on the philosophy of Proclus, which forms their basis, and in so doing, develop their own autonomy. The comparative analysis of the concept of epistrophé serves, among other things, to crystallize the unique characteristics of these three thinkers and to demonstrate the complex relationships between them. Starting with a discussion of the concept of epistrophé in Proclus, particularly based on his Elements of Theology, the article then focuses on chapters 75-77 of Damascius’ Problems and Solutions Concerning First Principles. Here Damascius addresses some of the problems and difficulties inherent in the Neoplatonic concept of epistrophé that arise from Proclus’ formulations. Damascius’ discussion serves to clarify and deepen Proclus' understanding of epistrophé, maintaining substantial alignment with Proclus’ views. In contrast, Dionysius reinterprets the concept of epistrophé. To illustrate this Dionysian transformation, the article provides detailed explanations of three key passages from The Divine Names, supplemented by relevant excerpts from both late Neoplatonism and Patristics. These analyses demonstrate Dionysius’ shift from an ontological to a Christian soteriological understanding of epistrophé. Moreover, Dionysius expands upon the Neoplatonic triadic causal structure by adopting a tetrad, where epistrophé already serves as apokatástasis and is linked to the resurrection of the body. In this context, the article elucidates the fundamental distinction between the concepts of epistrophé and apokatástasis within Proclus’ philosophical framework. Este artículo examina el concepto filosófico de epistrophé en un contexto causal-metafísico. La epistrophé forma el último elemento de la famosa tríada neoplatónica: moné, próodos y epistrophé (permanencia, procesión y retorno). El objetivo central de este trabajo es examinar comparativamente el concepto de epistrophé en Proclo, su sucesor pagano Damascio, y Dionisio Pseudo-Areopagita, el más influyente receptor cristiano de Proclo. Ambos pensadores operan en distintos grados de dependencia respecto de la filosofía de Proclo, que constituye su fundamento, mientras que al mismo tiempo desarrollan su propia autonomía. El análisis comparativo del concepto de epistrophé será también útil para resaltar las peculiaridades de estos tres pensadores y para mostrar las complejas relaciones entre ellos. Este artículo comenzará con una presentación del concepto procleano de epistrophé, particularmente a partir de los Elementos de teología. Luego se discutirán los capítulos 75-77 de las Problemas y soluciones acerca de los primeros principios de Damascio. Allí Damascio aborda algunos de los problemas y dificultades que conciernen al concepto neoplatónico de epistrophé y que surgen de las formulaciones de Proclo. A través de su planteamiento del problema aclara y profundiza el concepto de epistrophé acuñado por Proclo, siendo su concepción fundamental esencialmente correspondiente a la procleana. Por su parte, Dionisio reinterpreta el concepto de epistrophé. Para ilustrar esta transformación dionisiana, en el siguiente estudio se explicarán en detalle tres pasajes clave de la obra Sobre los nombres divinos, incluidos otros pasajes relevantes tanto del neoplatonismo tardío como de la patrística. Esto deberá mostrar que Dionisio reinterpreta el concepto de epistrophé desde una perspectiva ontológica hacia una cristiana-soteriológica. De esta manera trasciende la estructura causal triádica neoplatónica y desarrolla más exactamente una tétrada en la que utiliza epistrophé como apokatástasis y la vincula a la resurrección de los muertos. Con ello se iluminará, asimismo, la diferencia fundamental entre los conceptos de epistrophé y apokatástasis en la filosofía de Proclo. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires 2024-09-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/petm/article/view/15772 10.34096/petm.v45.n2.15772 Patristica et Mediævalia; Vol. 45 Núm. 2 (2024); 69-96 2683-9636 0325-2280 spa http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/petm/article/view/15772/13757 |