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These two texts are fundamental for the understanding not only of Neoplatonism but also of the conventions of biography in late antiquity. The long introduction is intended both as a beginner’s guide to Neoplatonism and as a survey of ancient biographical writing.

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Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Porphyry: On The Life of Plotinus and The Arrangement of His Works
  • The Suda on Marinus
  • Marinus of Neapolis: Proclus, or on Happiness
  • Appendix: The Chronology of Porphyry's Life of Plotinus
  • Bibliography
  • Index to Porphyry
  • Index to Marinus
  • Map 1: The World of The Neoplatonists
  • Map 2: Athens in The Time of Proclus

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      Publisher: Liverpool University Press
      Publication Date: 10/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780853236153, 978-0853236153
      ISBN10: 0853236151

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      These two texts are fundamental for the understanding not only of Neoplatonism but also of the conventions of biography in late antiquity. The long introduction is intended both as a beginner’s guide to Neoplatonism and as a survey of ancient biographical writing.

      Trade Review
      ... this book will serve as a stimulating introduction to the world of late antiquauty.
      Classics Ireland

      Table of Contents
      • Introduction
      • Porphyry: On The Life of Plotinus and The Arrangement of His Works
      • The Suda on Marinus
      • Marinus of Neapolis: Proclus, or on Happiness
      • Appendix: The Chronology of Porphyry's Life of Plotinus
      • Bibliography
      • Index to Porphyry
      • Index to Marinus
      • Map 1: The World of The Neoplatonists
      • Map 2: Athens in The Time of Proclus

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