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Author: Taylor, Thomas
Title: The philosophical and mathematical commentaries of Proclus on the first book of Euclid's Elements.To which are added a History of the restoration of Platonic theology by the latter Platonists, and a translation from the Greek of Proclus's Theological elementson the first book of Euclid's Elements. To which are added a History of the restoration of Platonic theology by the latter Platonists, and a translation from the Greek of Proclus's Theological elements
Place Published: London
Publisher:Printed for the Author
Date Published: 1792
Description:

2 volumes. [12], cxxx, [2], 183; [4], 444 pp. Translated by Thomas Taylor. Stipple-engraved title-page vignettes; diagrams in the text. (4to) 25.5x19.5 cm. (10x7½"), later half calf & cloth, spines titled in gilt.

Important source on the history of Greek mathematics. A reissue of the 1788-1789 Taylor translation, with new title-pages, apparently issued in an edition of just 100 copies. The translator's preface is followed by his Dissertation on the Platonic Doctrine of Ideas; Demonstrative syllogism; Nature of the soul; Dissertation on the true end of geometry; Life and commentaries of Proclus, including the life of Proclus by Marinus. A two-page typed "Bookseller's Note" inserted at front endpapers.

Light foxing to page edges and occasionally within; very good, quite rare.