Neoplatonism

di Pauliina Remes (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2008

Although Neoplatonism has long been studied by classicists, until recently most philosophers saw the ideas of Plotinus et al as a lot of religious/magical mumbo-jumbo. Recent work however has provided a new perspective on the philosophical issues in Neoplatonism and Pauliina Remes new introduction to the subject is the first to take account of this fresh research and provides a reassessment of Neoplatonism's philosophical credentials. Covering the Neoplatonic movement from its founder, Plotinus (AD 204-70) to the closure of Plato's Academy in AD 529, Remes explores the ideas of leading Neoplatonists such as Porphyry, Iamblichus, Proclus, Simplicius and Damascius as well as less well-known thinkers. Situating their ideas alongside classical Platonism, Stoicism, and the neo-Pythagoreans as well as other intellectual movements of the time such as Gnosticism, Judaism and Christianity, Remes provides a valuable survey for the beginning student and non-specialist.

• Autore: Pauliina Remes
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Ancient Philosophies
• Anno: 2008
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 224 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 138 mm
• Peso: 410 gr.
• EAN: 9781844651252

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