The Emperor Julian's Relation To The New Sophistic And Neo-Platonism: With A Study Of His Style

By Wilmer Cave France Wright and Wilmer Cave France

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Emperor Julian's Relation to the New Sophistic and Neo-Platonism: With a Study of His Style"" is written by Wilmer Cave France. This book is a detailed study of the life and works of the Roman Emperor Julian, who ruled from 361 to 363 AD. The author explores Julian's relationship with the New Sophistic and Neo-Platonism, two philosophical movements that were popular during the time of his reign.The book begins with an introduction to Julian's life and his rise to power. It then delves into the philosophical and religious beliefs that influenced his reign, particularly his interest in the teachings of the New Sophistic and Neo-Platonism. The author examines Julian's writings and speeches, analyzing his style and the way he used language to convey his ideas.The book also explores the broader cultural and intellectual context of Julian's reign, discussing the influence of Greek philosophy and culture on the Roman Empire. The author provides a detailed analysis of the philosophical ideas that were prevalent during Julian's time, including the concept of the divine and the role of the philosopher in society.Overall, ""The Emperor Julian's Relation to the New Sophistic and Neo-Platonism: With a Study of His Style"" is a comprehensive study of one of the most fascinating figures in Roman history. It provides a detailed analysis of Julian's philosophical and religious beliefs, as well as his literary style and the broader cultural context of his reign. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, the Roman Empire, or the life and works of Julian himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432502581
• ISBN13: 9781432502584
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"