Neoplatonism
Sometimes neoplatonism . a philosophical system, originated in the 3rd century a.d. by Plotinus, founded chiefly on Platonic doctrine and Eastern mysticism, with later influences from Christianity. It holds that all existence consists of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be reunited.
Origin of Neoplatonism
1Other words from Neoplatonism
- Ne·o·pla·ton·ic [nee-oh-pluh-ton-ik], /ˌni oʊ pləˈtɒn ɪk/, adjective
- Ne·o·pla·to·nist, noun
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How to use Neoplatonism in a sentence
This is the more remarkable because it is not an essential element in Neo-Platonism, upon which Gabirol's system is based.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikHe shows a better knowledge of Aristotelian ideas than his predecessors, and is well versed in Neo-Platonism.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikIf Plutarch was not the founder of Neo-Platonism, he was one of its precursors and he showed the path.
The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire | T. R. GloverThe essential character of Neo-Platonism comes out in its theory of the mystical exaltation of the subject to God.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceIn Neo-Platonism, therefore, ancient philosophy commits suicide.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. Stace
British Dictionary definitions for Neo-Platonism
Neoplatonism
/ (ˌniːəʊˈpleɪtəˌnɪzəm) /
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
Derived forms of Neo-Platonism
- Neo-Platonic (ˌniːəʊpləˈtɒnɪk), adjective
- Neo-Platonist, noun, adjective
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