Neoplatonism
strand of Platonic philosophy that emerged in the 3rd century AD
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Summary
Neoplatonism is a philosophical movement[1]. Neoplatonism ranks in the top 10% of philosophical movement entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,191 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Based on: Platonism[3]
- Part of: Hellenistic philosophy[4]
- Commons category: Neoplatonism[5]
- Country of origin: Roman Empire[6]
- Inception: 245[7]
- End time: 529[8]
- Topic's main category: Category:Neoplatonism[9]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.)[10], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[11], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[12], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[13], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[14], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[15], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8[17]
- Replaced by: Neoplatonism in the Middle Ages[18]
- Practiced by: Platonic Academy[19]
Why It Matters
Neoplatonism has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] Neoplatonism is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
Neoplatonism has been cited as an influence by Origen[22], a theologian[23], 0185–0254[24], of Ancient Rome[25], specialised in biblical criticism[26] and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola[27], a philosopher[28], 1463–1494[29], of Duchy of Mirandola[30], specialised in philosophy[31].
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Who did Neoplatonism influence?
Neoplatonism has been cited as an influence by Origen[22] and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola[27].