The Neo-Platonists
A Study in the History of Hellenism

First published in 1918, this book studies the development of Neoplatonism, with information on the historical and religious contexts of its development.

Thomas Whittaker (Author)

9781316619889, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 September 2016

336 pages
21.7 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.46 kg

First published in 1918, as the second edition of a 1901 original, this book presents a study regarding the development of Neoplatonism, with information on the historical and religious contexts of its development. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in classical philosophy and Neoplatonism.

Preface to the second edition
Introduction
1. Graeco-Roman civilisation in its political development
2. The stages of Greek philosophy
3. Religious developments in later antiquity
4. Plotinus and his nearest predecessors
5. The philosophical system of Plotinus
6. The mysticism of Plotinus
7. The diffusion of neo-Platonism
8. The polemic against Christianity
9. The Athenian school
10. The influence of neo-Platonism
11. Conclusion
Appendix 1. The Communism of Plato
Appendix 2. The Gnostics
Appendix 3. Iamblichus and Proclus on mathematical science
Supplement. The commentaries of Proclus
Index of names.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500 [HPCA]