condylen

Condylen is an ancient Greek concept describing the human body and the universe as filled with subtle, divine substances or energies. This notion is often associated with the works of the Greek philosopher and mystic Plato, particularly in his dialogues such as Timaeus and Phaedo.

According to Plato, the condylen are minute, invisible particles that permeate all of existence. These particles were thought to be infused with divine essence, possessing powers that shape and structure the material world. In this view, the condylen acted as a kind of fundamental building block or origin of the cosmos, giving rise to the various fundamental substances and patterns that govern reality.

The condylen concept played a significant role in Plato's cosmology and philosophy of nature. He believed that the condylen were involved in the creation of the world, forming the diversity of living forms and patterns through a complex process of differentiation and reconciliation. By means of their interactions, the condylen brought forth ordered, regular features of the universe, such as harmony and proportion.

Throughout the history of Western philosophy, references to the condylen can be found in various texts, most notably in the works of Plato and his followers. The idea also found support in certain forms of mysticism, alchemy, and Neoplatonism. However, it remains a highly philosophical and formulation, and the understanding of this concept is often linked to the development of contemporary cosmological and metaphysical perspectives.