Neoplatonic Philosophy: Introductory Readings - Softcover

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9780872207073: Neoplatonic Philosophy: Introductory Readings

Synopsis

The most comprehensive collection of Neoplatonic writings available in English, this volume provides translations of the central texts of four major figures of the Neoplatonic tradition: Plotinus, Porphyry, Iamblichus, and Proclus. The general Introduction gives an overview of the period and takes a brief but revealing look at the history of ancient philosophy from the viewpoint of the Neoplatonists. Historical background--essential for understanding these powerful, difficult, and sometimes obscure thinkers--is provided in extensive footnotes, which also include cross-references to other works relevant to particular passages.

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About the Author

John Dillon is Regius Professor of Greek, Trinity College, Dublin.

Lloyd P. Gerson is Professor of Philosophy, University of Toronto.

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ISBN 10:  0872207080 ISBN 13:  9780872207080
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2004
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