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Neo-Platonism is an ancient school of philosophy founded by Plotinus?. It was based on the teachings of Plato and Platonists; but it interpreted Plato in many new ways, such that Neo-Platonism was quite different from what Plato taught. (Though many Neo-Platonists would not admit it.) |
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Neo-Platonism is an ancient school of philosophy beginning in the 3rd century A.D. It was based on the teachings of Plato and Platonists; but it interpreted Plato in many new ways, such that Neo-Platonism was quite different from what Plato taught, though many Neo-Platonists would not admit the distinction. |
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Neo-Platonism begins with the Alexandrian philosopher Plotinus. His most important work was the [Six Enneads]?, in which he explains his philosophy. He claimed to have recieved his teachings from Ammonius Saccas, an illiterate dock-worker. |
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Neo-Platonism began with the Alexandrian philosopher Plotinus?, though Plotinus claimed to have recieved his teachings from Ammonius Saccas, an illiterate dock-worker. His most important work was the [Six Enneads]?, in which he explains his philosophy. |
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