"Philosophy is an exaltation of mind, not a direction of it."
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About Proclus
Proclus was a prominent Greek philosopher of late antiquity known for his work in Neoplatonism. He was born in 412 AD in Constantinople, and he studied in Athens under notable philosophers such as Plutarch of Athens. Proclus made significant contributions to metaphysics, theology, and epistemology, becoming the head of the Platonic Academy in Athens. His writings, such as 'Elements of Theology' and 'Theologia Platonica', were influential in shaping later philosophical thought.
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