The Neoplatonists

By John Gregory

Book Overview

The Neoplatonist philosophers who flourished between the third and sixth centuries AD had a profound influence on western philosophy, on both Christian and Islamic literature and the visual arts from the Renaissance to modern times. This extensively revised and updated second edition of "Neoplatonists" provides a valuable introduction to the thought of four central Neoplatonic philosophers, Plotinus, Porphyry, Proclus and Iamblichus. John Gregory presents new translations of a selection of key passages from Neoplatonist writings, an introduction that puts in context the writings, and an epilogue detailing the legacy and influence of Neoplatonist thought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1856260224
• ISBN13: 9781856260220
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.