neoplatonism

Speech parts

1. neoplatonism - Noun

2. Neoplatonism - Proper noun

Meaning

A pantheistic eclectic school of philosophy, of which Plotinus was the chief (A. D. 205-270), and which sought to reconcile the Platonic and Aristotelian systems with Oriental theosophy. It tended to mysticism and theurgy, and was the last product of Greek philosophy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

skepticism cynicism epicureanism hedonism stoicism neo-Platonism roman philosophy epicurean philosophy hedonistic philosophy neoplatonic philosophy philosophy of ancient rome skeptical philosophy cynic philosophy philosophy in the roman empire

Hypernyms

philosophical doctrine philosophical theory theological doctrine

Related terms

neoplatonist neoplatonic

Examples

Neoplatonism was predominant in pagan Europe until the 6th century Source: Internet

Neoplatonism was a major influence on early Christian writers and on later medieval and Renaissance thought and on Islamic philosophy Source: Internet

ISBN 0-8204-3023-4 * Robb, Nesca A., Neoplatonism of the Italian Renaissance, New York: Octagon Books, Inc., 1968. Source: Internet

A Practical Introduction to Neoplatonism, Purdue University Press, 1995. Source: Internet

Homilies on Ecclesiastes; Hall and Moriarty, trs., de Gruyter (New York, 1993) p. 74. Neoplatonism There are many similarities between Gregory's theology and neoplatonist philosophy, especially that of Plotinus. Source: Internet

Plotinus is noted as the founder of Neoplatonism (along with his teacher Ammonius Saccas ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

neoplatonic neoplatonic philosophy neoplatonician neoplatonist neoplatonist philosopher neopleomorphism