Among the many Platonists of the second century A.D., Albinus is one of the most important. He belongs to the period commonly known as 'Middle Platonism' which stands between the teachings of the Old Academy and the Neoplatonists. "The Platonic Doctrines" is the only complete philosophical textbook surviving from the ancient world and is the only fullypreserved work of Platonism from the time of Plato until that of Plotinus (circa 205270 A.D.). The work was clearly intended to be an introduction to Plato's writings and is ...
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Among the many Platonists of the second century A.D., Albinus is one of the most important. He belongs to the period commonly known as 'Middle Platonism' which stands between the teachings of the Old Academy and the Neoplatonists. "The Platonic Doctrines" is the only complete philosophical textbook surviving from the ancient world and is the only fullypreserved work of Platonism from the time of Plato until that of Plotinus (circa 205270 A.D.). The work was clearly intended to be an introduction to Plato's writings and is presented here in a definitive English language translation for the first time. "The Platonic Doctrines" surveys the topics of dialectic, metaphysics, mathematics, theology, physics, and ethics. The work provides good insights into the philosophical thinking which immediately preceded Plotinus, and anticipates some of the mystical theology of later centuries.
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Softcover. Octavo. 80pp, Glossy printed card covers. The definitive translation into English of this introduction to Plato's writings by the important second century commentator, Albinus. Surveys the topics of dialectic, metaphysics, mathermatics, theology, physics and ethics and provides insight into the philosophical thinking which immediately preceded Plotinus. Appears unread. Touch of pale flecking to top edge of text block, merest hint of shelf-wear to the edges of the wrappers, otherwise in Fine condition.
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