On the Common Mathematical Science
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On the Common Mathematical Science is a Neoplatonic philosophical treatise by Iamblichus of Chalcis that explores the nature and role of mathematics within his broader metaphysical and theological system.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Neoplatonic work
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philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| aimsTo | integrate mathematics into a theurgic and theological framework ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Syrian Neoplatonic school NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Iamblichus of Chalcis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| concerns |
didactic function of mathematical study
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ontological status of numbers ⓘ relation of mathematical science to higher contemplation ⓘ |
| context | late antique Platonism ⓘ |
| explores |
nature of mathematics
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relation between mathematics and metaphysics ⓘ relation between mathematics and theology ⓘ role of mathematics in reality ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
educational role of mathematics in philosophy
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hierarchy of sciences ⓘ place of mathematics in the hierarchy of being ⓘ status of mathematical objects ⓘ |
| genre | prose ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalPosition |
mathematical study as preparation for higher metaphysical insight
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mathematics as a bridge between physical and intelligible worlds ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Late Antiquity ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Plato
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Pythagorean tradition NERFINISHED ⓘ earlier Middle Platonism ⓘ |
| language | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
Neoplatonism
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mathematics ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| partOf | Iamblichus’ philosophical corpus ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
metaphysics of number
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philosophy of mathematics ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Neoplatonism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Eastern Roman Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Iamblichus’ theological treatises
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Iamblichus’ writings on Pythagoreanism ⓘ |
| studiedIn |
classical studies
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history of ancient philosophy ⓘ history of mathematics ⓘ |
| treatsMathematicsAs | intermediate between sensible and intelligible realms ⓘ |
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