Neoplatonic Philosophy
Download or Read eBook Neoplatonic Philosophy PDF written by John M. Dillon and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : John M. Dillon |
| Publisher | : Hackett Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0872207072 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780872207073 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Neoplatonic Philosophy by : John M. Dillon
Book excerpt: 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.
