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CONTENTS.
An objection against collecting the Platonic theology from many dialogues, in consequence of its being partial, and distributed into minute parts.
A solution of the before mentioned objection, referring to one dialogue, the Parmenides, the whole truth concerning the Gods according to Plato.
An enumeration of the different opinions concerning the Parmenides, and a division of the objections to them.
A confutation of those who assert that the Parmenides is a logical dialogue, and who admit that the discussion in it is argumentative, proceeding through subjects of opinion.
How far they are right who assert that the hypotheses of the Parmenides are concerning the principles of things, and what is to be added to what they say from the doctrine of our preceptor [Syrianus.]
Many demonstrations concerning the conclusions of the second hypothesis, and of the division of it according to the divine orders.
The intention of the hypotheses, demonstrating their connexion with each other, and their consent with the things themselves.[1]
What the common rules concerning the Gods are, which Plato delivers in the Laws. And also concerning the hyparxis of the Gods, their providence, and their immutable perfection.
How the hyparxis of the Gods is delivered in the Laws, and through what media the discourse recurs to the truly existing Gods.—How the providence of the Gods is demonstrated in the Laws, and what the mode of their providence is according to Plato.[2]
- ↑ The 12th chapter is not marked in the original; but it begins conformably to my translation.
- ↑ The 15th chapter also is not marked in the original; and is comprehended in my translation in the 14th chapter. Perhaps it should begin at the words, “If therefore the Gods produce all things,” in p. 49.
