Author: Paulos Gregorios
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791452738
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Explores connections between Neoplatonism and Indian philosophy.
Neoplatonism and Indian Philosophy
Author: Paulos Gregorios
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791452738
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Explores connections between Neoplatonism and Indian philosophy.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791452738
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Explores connections between Neoplatonism and Indian philosophy.
Neoplatonism and Indian Thought
Author: R. Baine Harris
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438405871
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The nineteen essays that form this pioneering volume of comparative philosophy represent an exchange of ideas among specialists in Neoplatonism and specialists in Indian thought. These scholars have examined concepts and assertions that appear to be common to both philosophical traditions, as well as the possible historical influence of Indian sources upon late Greek philosophy, and specifically upon the Alexandrine Platonists. While most of the essays refer to Hinduism, several of them contain general surveys.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438405871
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The nineteen essays that form this pioneering volume of comparative philosophy represent an exchange of ideas among specialists in Neoplatonism and specialists in Indian thought. These scholars have examined concepts and assertions that appear to be common to both philosophical traditions, as well as the possible historical influence of Indian sources upon late Greek philosophy, and specifically upon the Alexandrine Platonists. While most of the essays refer to Hinduism, several of them contain general surveys.
The Significance of Neoplatonism
Author: R. Baine Harris
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438405901
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
This is a collection of essays on the sources, interpretations, and influences of Neoplatonism.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438405901
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
This is a collection of essays on the sources, interpretations, and influences of Neoplatonism.
Neoplatonism and Western Aesthetics
Author: Aphrodite Alexandrakis
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791452790
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Shows how the aesthetic views of Plotinus and later Neoplatonists have played a role in the history of Western art.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791452790
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Shows how the aesthetic views of Plotinus and later Neoplatonists have played a role in the history of Western art.
Plotinus
Author: Stephen R. L. Clark
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022656505X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"Plotinus, the Roman philosopher (c. 204-270 CE) who is widely regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism, was also the creator of numerous myths, images, and metaphors, which have frequently been dismissed by modern scholars as merely ornamental. In this book, distinguished philosopher Stephen R. L. Clark shows that they form a vital set of spiritual exercises by which individuals can achieve one of Plotinus's most important goals: self-transformation through contemplation. Clark examines a variety of Plotinus's myths and metaphors within the cultural and philosophical context of his time, asking probing questions about their contemplative effects. Through rich images and structures, Clark casts Plotinus as a philosopher deeply concerned with philosophy as a way of life." -- Résumé de l'éditeur.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022656505X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"Plotinus, the Roman philosopher (c. 204-270 CE) who is widely regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism, was also the creator of numerous myths, images, and metaphors, which have frequently been dismissed by modern scholars as merely ornamental. In this book, distinguished philosopher Stephen R. L. Clark shows that they form a vital set of spiritual exercises by which individuals can achieve one of Plotinus's most important goals: self-transformation through contemplation. Clark examines a variety of Plotinus's myths and metaphors within the cultural and philosophical context of his time, asking probing questions about their contemplative effects. Through rich images and structures, Clark casts Plotinus as a philosopher deeply concerned with philosophy as a way of life." -- Résumé de l'éditeur.
Neo-Platonism
Author: Richard T. Wallis
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
“Neoplatonism, a development of Plato’s metaphysical and religious teaching, whose best-known representatives were Plotinus, Porphyry, Iamblichus and Proclus, was the dominant philosophical school of the later Roman Empire and has been a major influence on European and Near Eastern thought and culture ever since. Yet, though Plotinus has gained fame as a mystic and Porphyry as a formidable opponent of the early Church, the school’s philosophy has been little studied in modern times, largely because of the difficulty of the Neoplatonists’ writings and the lack of a good summary exposition. This defect Dr Wallis seeks to remedy in this, the first full-length study of the school by a single author to appear for over half a century.Dr Wallis’ aim has been to assist readers of the Neoplatonists’ works by an analysis of their leading ideas, based on the most recent scholarship and explaining clearly both what they said and why they said it. Particular attention is given to doctrinal disagreements within the school, and special sections deal with the Neoplatonists’ treatment of Platonic and Aristotelian texts, their attitude to Christianity and their later influence. It is shown how from one point of view Neoplatonism marks a synthesis of Classical Greek thought, whereas from another it applies that synthesis to problems of religious experience and man’s inner life which had been relatively little discussed by its predecessors. It is this application of reason to inner experience, the author suggests, that gives Neoplatonism a continuing importance and special relevance to our own day.”- Publisher
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
“Neoplatonism, a development of Plato’s metaphysical and religious teaching, whose best-known representatives were Plotinus, Porphyry, Iamblichus and Proclus, was the dominant philosophical school of the later Roman Empire and has been a major influence on European and Near Eastern thought and culture ever since. Yet, though Plotinus has gained fame as a mystic and Porphyry as a formidable opponent of the early Church, the school’s philosophy has been little studied in modern times, largely because of the difficulty of the Neoplatonists’ writings and the lack of a good summary exposition. This defect Dr Wallis seeks to remedy in this, the first full-length study of the school by a single author to appear for over half a century.Dr Wallis’ aim has been to assist readers of the Neoplatonists’ works by an analysis of their leading ideas, based on the most recent scholarship and explaining clearly both what they said and why they said it. Particular attention is given to doctrinal disagreements within the school, and special sections deal with the Neoplatonists’ treatment of Platonic and Aristotelian texts, their attitude to Christianity and their later influence. It is shown how from one point of view Neoplatonism marks a synthesis of Classical Greek thought, whereas from another it applies that synthesis to problems of religious experience and man’s inner life which had been relatively little discussed by its predecessors. It is this application of reason to inner experience, the author suggests, that gives Neoplatonism a continuing importance and special relevance to our own day.”- Publisher
Christian Platonism
Author: Alexander J. B. Hampton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108676472
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 875
Book Description
Platonism has played a central role in Christianity and is essential to a deep understanding of the Christian theological tradition. At times, Platonism has constituted an essential philosophical and theological resource, furnishing Christianity with an intellectual framework that has played a key role in its early development, and in subsequent periods of renewal. Alternatively, it has been considered a compromising influence, conflicting with the faith's revelatory foundations and distorting its inherent message. In both cases the fundamental importance of Platonism, as a force which Christianity defined itself by and against, is clear. Written by an international team of scholars, this landmark volume examines the history of Christian Platonism from antiquity to the present day, covers key concepts, and engages issues such as the environment, natural science and materialism.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108676472
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 875
Book Description
Platonism has played a central role in Christianity and is essential to a deep understanding of the Christian theological tradition. At times, Platonism has constituted an essential philosophical and theological resource, furnishing Christianity with an intellectual framework that has played a key role in its early development, and in subsequent periods of renewal. Alternatively, it has been considered a compromising influence, conflicting with the faith's revelatory foundations and distorting its inherent message. In both cases the fundamental importance of Platonism, as a force which Christianity defined itself by and against, is clear. Written by an international team of scholars, this landmark volume examines the history of Christian Platonism from antiquity to the present day, covers key concepts, and engages issues such as the environment, natural science and materialism.
"Veil of Maya, The"
Author: Douglas L. Berger
Publisher: Global Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9781586842437
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Explores the interpretive problems, complexities, and legacies of Schopenhauer’s encounter with ancient India.
Publisher: Global Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9781586842437
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Explores the interpretive problems, complexities, and legacies of Schopenhauer’s encounter with ancient India.
The Structure of Being
Author: International Society for Neoplatonic Studies
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780873955331
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Neoplatonism has sometimes been seen as a species of mysticism. This volume shows that Neoplatonism has, on the contrary, a characteristic and definable structure. It presents the logic of Neoplatonism and carefully distinguishes it from the logic of other forms of philosophy.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780873955331
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Neoplatonism has sometimes been seen as a species of mysticism. This volume shows that Neoplatonism has, on the contrary, a characteristic and definable structure. It presents the logic of Neoplatonism and carefully distinguishes it from the logic of other forms of philosophy.
Philosophy as a Rite of Rebirth
Author: Algis Uždavinys
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Neoplatonism
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Neoplatonism
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description