Syrianus on Theorems, Proofs, and Imagination in Geometry

I just finished writing a brief article commenting on a quotation from Syrianus' commentary on books 13-14 of Aristotle's Metaphysics.  In this passage, Syrianus gives a superb view of the Platonic doctrine of mathematical objects as risiding in the soul.  We can grasp the contents of the soul through studying geometry in the Platonic fashion, leading to the attainment of mathesis.  I have posted this on both the Via Mathesis and Academy of Neoplatonism blogs since it is relevant to both.  Please read the full article here:

Syrianus on Theorems, Proofs, and Imagination in Geometry

Iamblichus on Theurgy - Embracing Material Existence

I have been studying Neoplatonism quite heavily lately, so I have decided to start another blog to put articles related to this subject called Academy of Neoplatonism.  The first article is now written, called Iamblichus on Theurgy - Embracing Material Existence.  This was inspired by some thoughts I have had lately on the need to master the body and physicality for true spiritual fulfillment.  Please see the article for more.

Coming soon for this new blog, I would like to write up a nice study guide to Proclus' Commentary on the Timaeus of Plato, since there is so much new material published lately on this work, and it is a masterpiece of Platonic thought and priceless source of Pythagorean philosophy of mathematics.