Demophilus the PythagoreanSeeds & Fruits
“The universe is always happy, and our soul will likewise be happy, when it is assimilated to the universe; for thus it will be led back to its cause.”
ProclusSeeds & Fruits
“Philosophy is indeed the science of living perfectly, and is, above all
things, the cause to souls of a perfect life.”
IamblichusSeeds & Fruits
“Rhea is the fountain and river of the blessed intellectual gods. For first receiving the powers of all things in her ineffable bosoms, she pours running generation into everything.”
ProclusSeeds & Fruits
“Eyes and ears are bad witnesses for men if they have souls which cannot understand their language.”
HeraclitusSeeds & Fruits
“That which is divine is beautiful, wise, and good, and whatever can be asserted of a similar kind. And with these indeed the winged nature of the soul is especially nourished and increased.”
Socrates, PhaedrusSeeds & Fruits
“I am a child of Earth and starry Sky, I am parched with thirst and am dying but quickly grant me cold water from the Lake of Memory o drink.”
Orphic Gold TabletSeeds & Fruits
“We shall never be able to tell of virtue’s brightness, unless by looking inward we perceive the fair countenance of justice and temperance, and are convinced that neither the evening nor morning-star, are half so beautiful and bright.”
PlotinusSeeds & Fruits
“There is nothing which approaches to a kindred alliance with the Gods, though in the smallest degree, to which the Gods are not immediately present and united.”
IamblichusSeeds & Fruits
“Error sinks into the abyss of forgetfulness, Truth alone swims over the vast extent of ages.”
Thomas TaylorSeeds & Fruits
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The Prometheus Trust is a charity registered in the UK (charity number 299648): our purpose is to encourage and support philosophy as a living art. We centre our activities on the philosophy of the Platonic tradition—
a tradition which has always understood philosophy not only as a guide to the outer life, but also as an inner path.
Activities
The Trust is aimed at those who are genuinely seeking to treat philosophy as a serious way of life, but it also enjoys the active support of highly regarded academics who are sympathetic to this approach.
The Trust has an extensive catalogue of published works ranging from Plato, Plotinus, and Proclus amongst others to modern authors who are exploring the depths of Platonic philosophy. But our primary concern is with the living practice of philosophy: we run courses both in person and via Zoom, welcoming those who pursue wisdom as central to the truly good life. In this work, we maintain a principle that this philosophy is not to be bought and sold and that we try to make it accessible to all those who wish to join us regardless of their material resources.
We do not charge for our work but do have to pass on the minimum expenses to those who attend our residential study weeks/weekends. We also hope that in the long term we can set up a centre as a permanent home for our activites.
Any donations which we can use to support our ongoing activities, as well as building up the Trust’s resources in order to achieve our long term goals will be most welcome.
You can donate via the button below, but do feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss possible donations (or other help) you might be able to offer (info@prometheustrust.co.uk). If you are in the UK you can also pay directly to our bank account (The Prometheus Trust, sort 23-05-80, account no. 47775884.
If you are a UK tax payer we can also reclaim tax paid on your donation—please inform our administrator of your tax status—also at info@prometheustrust.co.uk
Upcoming Module
Introductory Online Study Spring 2023
Essentials of the Philosophy of Plato and his Tradition
The aim is to present an outline of the elements of the Platonic tradition, to show something of its breadth and depth, and to make an initial exploration of the methods by which each participant’s interior resources can be brought into play in the search for philosophical truths and beauties.
Schedule:
Tuesday evenings (6-7.30 GMT) between January and April – with a possibility of a second course run on Sunday evenings (GMT) between May and July.
Email for further details: education@prometheustrust.co.uk or write to The Education Co-ordinator,
14 Tylers Way, Sedbury, Chepstow, Glos, NP16 7AB