Neo-Platonism

British  

/ ˌniːəʊˈpleɪtəˌnɪzəm, ˌniːəʊpləˈtɒnɪk /

noun

1. a philosophical system which was first developed in the 3rd century _ad as a synthesis of Platonic, Pythagorean, and Aristotelian elements, and which, although originally opposed to Christianity, later incorporated it. It dominated European thought until the 13th century and re-emerged during the Renaissance

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Other Word Forms

• Neo-Platonic
  adjective
• Neo-Platonist
  noun

Example Sentences

In the afternoon, Friend Brinton was consulted by a Chinese student about his studies in Neo-Platonism.

From Time Magazine Archive

We may conclude this comparison of monophysitism with Neo-Platonism by pointing out that the two systems had a similar bearing on the conduct of life.

From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)

There Ammonius Saccas, after his lapse from the Christian faith, taught and laid the foundation of Neo-Platonism.

From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)

A mathematical deity, formed out of lines, relations, and analogies, such as Neo-Platonism offered, was well enough for the lecture-room, but had small hold upon the heart.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

If Plutarch was not the founder of Neo-Platonism, he was one of its precursors and he showed the path.

From The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire by Glover, T. R. (Terrot Reaveley)