A History of Ancient Philosophy, Vol. 4: The Schools of the

A History of Ancient Philosophy, Vol. 4: The Schools of the Imperial Age
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This book covers the first 500 years of the common era. These years witnessed the revivals of Aristotelianism, Epicureanism, Pyrrhonism, Cynicism, and Pythagoreanism; but by far the most important movement was the revival of Platonism under Plotinus. Here, the historical context of Plotinus is provided including the currents of thought that preceded him and opened the path for him. The presuppositions of the Enneads are made explicit and the thought of Plotinus is reconstructed.

The author reorients the expositions of Middle Platonism and neo-Pythagoreanism. He provides a full exposition of Hermeticism and the doctrines of the Chaldean Oracles. He also defends the notion that Philo of Alexandria nourished a Jewish philosophy, not an eclectic mixture.
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Brand State University of New York Press
Manufacturer State University of New York Press
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Country	USA
Brand	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State University of New York Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0791401294
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780791401293
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

A History of Ancient Philosophy, Vol. 4: The Schools of the Imperial Age