Father Sergey Trostyanskiy on the Cappadocian Fathers, Part I

Republic, Laws, and Timaeus

In this profound synthesis of 'Republic,' 'Laws,' and 'Timaeus,' Plato bridges the gap between the earthly and the divine. He argues that virtue is not merely a behavior, but a liberation of the soul achieved through alignment with the celestial sphere and the internalizing of 'common conceptions.'

Twenty-four Dialogues of Plato

Vat.gr.1

In this provocative text, Plato subverts the traditional Western emphasis on human agency by defining man as a 'divine plaything,' suggesting that our greatest dignity lies in our role as puppets of the gods. Rather than finding meaning in the grim struggle of war or history, the author argues for a

Pal.gr.173

Pal.gr.173 functions as a practical manual for the soul. It moves beyond abstract theory to confront the actual stakes of living well in an unjust world. You will encounter a Socratic method that values clear thinking over popularity and moral integrity over political safety. The text forces a confr

On Paradoxical Machines

In 'On Paradoxical Machines,' Anthemius of Tralles offers a rare synthesis of high Euclidean theory and the practical grit of Byzantine engineering. As one of the master architects of Constantinople, Anthemius argues that the most profound challenges of the physical world—from the construction of bu

Gregory of Nazianzus, Basil of Caesarea and John Chrysostom (Cambridge, University Library, MS Nn.1.23)

Readers encounter the sharp, combative, and deeply spiritual arguments of Gregory of Nazianzus, Basil of Caesarea, and John Chrysostom. These thinkers reject the cold precision of heretical philosophy in favor of a faith that embraces what the human mind cannot map. They argue that the union of divi

Plato . Platon . Platonis Dialogi

This collection captures the urgent, living spirit of Socratic inquiry at its most potent. Plato argues that we must abandon the distractions of the physical realm to grasp eternal truths. He warns that writing creates a dangerous illusion of wisdom by substituting memorized facts for internal under

Diversorum scriptorum Opera varia . Diaphoron syngrapheon Erga diaphora . Titulum corrige Platonis Opera omnia cum prolegomenis

Plato’s work functions as a complete framework for human conduct and cosmic understanding. He moves beyond simple dialogue to categorize the structure of reality, linking music, numbers, and political virtue to the divine. Each page challenges the reader to distinguish between fleeting sensory opini

Cologny, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 136

In this legendary account of Socrates’ final day, Plato (narrated through Phaedo) investigates the profound relationship between the soul, the divine, and the morality of existence. The text presents a startlingly calm Socrates who argues that humans are the 'possessions of the gods,' framing life a

The Complete Works of Plato Translated by Marsilio Ficino

This collection serves as a portal to the mind of Plato as seen through the eyes of one of the 15th century's most influential thinkers. Ficino treats philosophy not as a sterile academic exercise but as a medicine for the soul. He constructs an argument for the harmony between pagan wisdom and Chri

The Complete Works of Plato

This monumental edition of Plato’s *Opera Omnia* is more than a translation; it is a sacred bridge between Greek antiquity and Renaissance humanism, curated by Marsilio Ficino to harmonize philosophy with divine religion. Within these pages, readers will find the 'divine' Plato—a thinker who argues

The Complete Works of the Divine Plato

This 1590 edition of Plato’s 'Complete Works' serves as a spiritual and intellectual map of the human condition, viewed through the transformative Neoplatonic lens of Marsilio Ficino. Synthesizing classical dialectic with religious piety, the text argues that the ultimate end of man is to achieve a

Works of Plato

Plato’s 'The Laws' represents a monumental shift in the philosopher's journey, moving from the idealism of his youth toward a rigorous, practical exploration of legislation and social order. Translated by George Burges in 1880, this edition provides a meticulous 'literal version' that preserves the

Patrologia Graeca vol. 29: Basil of Caesarea I

Patrologia Graeca volume 29 serves as a masterclass in the life and legacy of Basil the Great. It moves beyond hagiography to analyze the gritty realities of fourth-century church administration, monastic discipline, and the defense of the Trinity. The text interrogates the authenticity of works att

Greek Patrology, Vol. 37: Gregory of Nazianzus III

This volume captures the internal and external struggles of a man caught between the desire for monastic silence and the relentless demands of a public church office. Gregory balances rigorous theological defense against heresy with raw, personal accounts of grief, physical illness, and political be

Greek Patrology, Vol. 44: Gregory of Nyssa

This text provides a rigorous look at the theology and anthropology of one of the most brilliant Cappadocian Fathers. Gregory argues that the physical world is a structured system reflecting divine order, not random chance. He maintains that human suffering and vice are distortions of a higher reali

Plato: Theaetetus and Sophist

This 1921 edition of 'Theaetetus' and 'Sophist' presents the dialectic brilliance of Plato through the meticulous scholarship of Harold North Fowler. By leveraging the authority of the Clark and Venice manuscripts, this volume preserves the ancient quest to define human understanding and identify th

The Dialogues of Plato (Jowett Translation)

This monumental work brings together the brilliance of Plato and the rigorous scholarship of B. Jowett, the Regius Professor of Greek at Oxford. By presenting Plato’s theories alongside comprehensive analyses and introductions, Jowett provides a bridge between the Classical Athenian Academy and mode

The Republic

Most people act justly only because they fear the consequences of getting caught. Plato guts this assumption by creating a theoretical city where justice is defined not by laws, but by the internal harmony of the individual soul. He argues that political stability requires rulers who hate power and

Works of Plato (Republic, Timaeus, Critias)

Plato, the architect of Western philosophy, invites readers into a series of intellectual battles that remain startlingly modern. In these pages, he dismantles the cynical view that 'might makes right' and proposes a revolutionary vision of an ideal state where gender is no barrier to leadership and