Porphyry’s Place in the Neoplatonic Tradition [electronic resource] : A Study in Post-Plotinian Neoplatonism / by A. Smith.

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ISBN
9789401016049
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İngilizce
Yer Numarası
DK/8193
Yazar
Smith, A.
Basım Bildirimi
1st ed. 1974.
Yayın Bilgisi
Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1974.
Fiziksel Niteleme
XVIII, 173 p. online resource.
İçindekiler Notu
One -- 1. Soul’s Connection with the Body -- 2. Separation of Soul from Body -- 3. From Soul to Nous -- 4. The Fate of the Soul after Death -- 5. An Evaluation of Eschatology in Porphyry and Plotinus -- Two -- 6. Theurgy in the de Mysteriis of Iamblichus -- 7. Causality in Theurgy -- 8. Theurgy in Proclus -- 9. The Theoretical Attitude of the Neoplatonists to Theurgy -- Postscript -- General Conclusion -- Appendix i List of Porphyry’s Works Relevant to the Soul -- Appendix ii The ??????/????? -- Indices.
Özet, vb.
This book is a slightly emended version of a dissertation presented at the University of Hull in 1972. I realise only too well the deficiencies of style, presentation and material which this involves. The title implies a more final note than I had intended in my treatment of Porphyry. On reflexion, however, it seemed the most suited to convey the general purpose of my enquiries. A more rounded assessment of Porphyry can come only after some more basic work has been completed. An edition of his philosophical fragments, to which I am now turning my attention, is a prerequisite. lowe, of course, a great deal to all those who have written on Neo­ platonism. I am particularly indebted to Prof. Willy Theiler under whose guidance I studied in Bern. Conversation with him always resulted in new directions of enquiry and I was constantly stimulated by his breadth of knowledge. I must also thank Prof. A. H. Armstrong who has constantly encouraged me and helped me to look more deeply into a number of problems. Welcome, too, was a detailed criticism of Part Two by Dr. R. T. Wallis. Their criticism and advice have not always been followed and the responsibility for the faults and weak­ nesses of this book rests on myself.
Konu
Philosophy, Ancient.
Ancient Philosophy / Classical Philosophy.
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SpringerLink (Online service)
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