The Neoplatonists: A Reader

ISBN-13: 9780415187855 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 200 str.

John Gregory

Opis

This extensively revised and updated second edition of The Neoplatonists provides an introduction to the thought of the four central Neoplatonic philosophers, Plotinus, Porphyry, Proclus and Iamblichus. John Gregory presents translations of a selection of key passages from their writings together with concise explanatory essays, commentary and notes. It also contains an introduction that puts in context the Neoplatonist writings and an epilogue detailing the legacy and influence of Neoplatonist thought.

Spis treści

Preface. 'Plotinus, the Philosopher of our Time'. Life and Work. Philosophical Context. Plotinus' System of Thought. Historical Context. Religious Context. Plotinus in his Time. i. The One or Good, ii. Intellect, iii. Soul, iv. Matter and Evil, v. The Material Universe, vi. Man, vii. Purification and Virtue, viii. Beauty, ix. Intellectual Contemplation, x. Mystical Union. The Neoplatonists after Plotinus. i. Porphyry, ii. Iamblichus, iii.Proclus. The Neoplatonist Legacy. Bibliography.

O autorze

John Gregory was born in 1938 and took degrees in Classics at Cambridge University, Philosophy at London University and Applied Linguistics at Durham University. Since 1961 he has worked as a teacher and college lecturer.