Il concetto di φύσις in Damascio

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RIVISTA DI FILOSOFIA NEO-SCOLASTICA

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RIVISTA DI FILOSOFIA NEO-SCOLASTICA - 2023 - 2. Matter and Its Semantic Correlations Some Ancient and Modern Examples

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Il concetto di φύσις in Damascio

The Concept of φύσις in Damascius

Author

Ilaria Grimaldi

Publisher

Vita e Pensiero

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07-2023

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10.26350/001050_000396

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0035-6247 (print) | 1827-7926 (digital)

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This paper analyzes the notion of nature according to the analysis developed by Damascius in De Primis Principiis. The study highlights the eclectic character of Damascius’ naturalistic doctrine in which Aristotelian immanentism and Platonic/Neoplatonic transcendentism interact in an original and dialectical manner. The main focus of the study is the dual declination of φύσις in the forms of ἐνέργεια φυσική and φυτικὴ δύναμις. The latter aspect of nature is outlined as the vital and highest manifestation of φύσις itself. This conception acquires significance in light of the fundamental assumptions of Neoplatonic metaphysics, theorized systematically by Proclus. In connection with this theme, it is shown how Damascius perfects Aristotelian naturalism through the psychologization of φύσις. The idea that nature is subordinate to the hypostatic Soul as its own anterior cause, and consequently to the transcendent Principles, is the last object under discussion.