A NEW TESTIMONIUM FOR NUMENIUS: PROCLUS ON THE ORIGIN OF EVIL

Abstract In the course of examining origin evil in De malorum subsistentia , Proclus reproduces a position that considers maleficent (world-)soul as cause evil. The same entity is held to co-govern material realm alongside beneficent world-soul. While scholarship tends associate testimonium with Plutarch (and Atticus), this survey shows why Numenius Apamea much more probable candidate. discussion concludes further proposals for new edition Numenius, including possible traces Iamblichus’ On Soul and Porphyry's Faculties Soul.