Plotinus the Master and the Apotheosis of Imperial Platonism

Plotinus the Master and the Apotheosis of Imperial Platonism
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Total Pages : 473
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Download or read book Plotinus the Master and the Apotheosis of Imperial Platonism written by William H. F. Altman and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With both the Roman Empire and contemporary scholarship as backdrop, this book contrasts the Imperial Platonism of Plotinus with Plato's own by distinguishing one as a master enlightening disciples, and the other as an Athenian teacher who taught students to discover the truth for themselves in the Academy.


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