| Porphyry's Place in the Neoplatonic Tradition: A Study in Post-Plotinian Neoplatonism 1974 Edition Contributor(s): Smith, A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9024716535 ISBN-13: 9789024716531 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1975 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General |
| Dewey: 186.4 |
| LCCN: 75309924 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (0.64 lbs) 173 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a slightly emended version of a dissertation presented at the University of Hull in 1972. I realise only too well the deficiencies of style, presentation and material which this involves. The title implies a more final note than I had intended in my treatment of Porphyry. On reflexion, however, it seemed the most suited to convey the general purpose of my enquiries. A more rounded assessment of Porphyry can come only after some more basic work has been completed. An edition of his philosophical fragments, to which I am now turning my attention, is a prerequisite. lowe, of course, a great deal to all those who have written on Neo- platonism. I am particularly indebted to Prof. Willy Theiler under whose guidance I studied in Bern. Conversation with him always resulted in new directions of enquiry and I was constantly stimulated by his breadth of knowledge. I must also thank Prof. A. H. Armstrong who has constantly encouraged me and helped me to look more deeply into a number of problems. Welcome, too, was a detailed criticism of Part Two by Dr. R. T. Wallis. Their criticism and advice have not always been followed and the responsibility for the faults and weak- nesses of this book rests on myself. |