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The Enneads The Enneads (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 3,254 ratings — published 250
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Theurgy and the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus (Hermeneutics) (Volume 0) Theurgy and the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus (Hermeneutics) (Volume 0)
by (shelved 11 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 4.39 — 148 ratings — published 1995
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The Elements of Theology The Elements of Theology (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 4.22 — 165 ratings — published 470
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On the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans and Assyrians On the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans and Assyrians (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 235 ratings — published 300
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The Heart of Plotinus: The Essential Enneads (Perennial Philosophy) The Heart of Plotinus: The Essential Enneads (Perennial Philosophy)
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avg rating 4.42 — 31 ratings — published 2009
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Isagoge Isagoge (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 3.87 — 184 ratings — published 270
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The Complete Works The Complete Works (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 895 ratings — published 530
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Commentary on Plato's Parmenides Commentary on Plato's Parmenides (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 44 ratings — published
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The Consolation of Philosophy The Consolation of Philosophy (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 4.06 — 19,219 ratings — published 524
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Damascius' Problems and Solutions Concerning First Principles (AAR Religions in Translation) Damascius' Problems and Solutions Concerning First Principles (AAR Religions in Translation)
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avg rating 4.19 — 21 ratings — published 1987
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The Commentaries of Proclus on the Timaeus of Plato The Commentaries of Proclus on the Timaeus of Plato (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.43 — 37 ratings — published 2013
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Proclus: An Introduction Proclus: An Introduction (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.51 — 69 ratings — published 2012
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Neoplatonism Neoplatonism (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.64 — 74 ratings — published 2008
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The Essential Plotinus (Hackett Classics) The Essential Plotinus (Hackett Classics)
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avg rating 3.88 — 367 ratings — published 250
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Platonic Theology, Vol. 1: Books I–IV Platonic Theology, Vol. 1: Books I–IV (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.11 — 55 ratings — published 2001
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The Symposium The Symposium (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 96,734 ratings — published -380
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The Theology of Plato The Theology of Plato (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 37 ratings — published 1816
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Living Theurgy: A Course in Iamblichus’ Philosophy, Theology and Theurgy Living Theurgy: A Course in Iamblichus’ Philosophy, Theology and Theurgy (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.29 — 65 ratings — published 2014
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Plotinus: An Introduction to the Enneads Plotinus: An Introduction to the Enneads (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.19 — 72 ratings — published 1993
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Philosophy and Theurgy in Late Antiquity Philosophy and Theurgy in Late Antiquity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.27 — 86 ratings — published 2010
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Orpheus and the Roots of Platonism Orpheus and the Roots of Platonism (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 146 ratings — published 2011
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Phaedrus Phaedrus (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.96 — 12,020 ratings — published -370
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Plotinus Plotinus (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.79 — 24 ratings — published 1994
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Saturnalia, Volume I: Books 1–2 (Loeb Classical Library) Saturnalia, Volume I: Books 1–2 (Loeb Classical Library)
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avg rating 4.04 — 50 ratings — published 400
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Commentary on the Dream of Scipio Commentary on the Dream of Scipio (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.75 — 79 ratings — published
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The Theology of Arithmetic The Theology of Arithmetic (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 4.13 — 114 ratings — published 1988
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Philosophy as a Rite of Rebirth: From Ancient Egypt to Neoplatonism Philosophy as a Rite of Rebirth: From Ancient Egypt to Neoplatonism (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.61 — 107 ratings — published 2008
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Neoplatonism (BCPaperbacks) Neoplatonism (BCPaperbacks)
by (shelved 3 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 3.95 — 66 ratings — published 1972
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An essay on the beautiful An essay on the beautiful (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 3.77 — 134 ratings — published 1955
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Neoplatonic Philosophy: Introductory Readings Neoplatonic Philosophy: Introductory Readings (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 50 ratings — published 2004
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Plato's Cosmology: Timaeus of Plato Plato's Cosmology: Timaeus of Plato (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 47 ratings — published
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Porphyry on the Cave of the Nymphs Porphyry on the Cave of the Nymphs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 94 ratings — published 1917
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On the Life of Plotinus and the Arrangement of his Work On the Life of Plotinus and the Arrangement of his Work (ebook)
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avg rating 3.67 — 33 ratings — published 1982
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Commentary on Plato's Symposium on Love Commentary on Plato's Symposium on Love (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 3.84 — 144 ratings — published 1469
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Timaeus Timaeus (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 3.85 — 3,476 ratings — published -360
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Phaedo Phaedo (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 17,520 ratings — published -380
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Life of Pythagoras Life of Pythagoras (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.91 — 201 ratings — published 300
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The Chaldean Oracles The Chaldean Oracles (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.96 — 26 ratings — published 1979
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Against the Galileans Against the Galileans (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.96 — 141 ratings — published 363
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Plato: Complete Works Plato: Complete Works (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 12,221 ratings — published -347
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Hellenic Tantra: The Theurgic Platonism of Iamblichus Hellenic Tantra: The Theurgic Platonism of Iamblichus (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.53 — 43 ratings — published
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On Abstinence from Killing Animals On Abstinence from Killing Animals (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.73 — 82 ratings — published 270
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The Chaldean Oracles: Text, Translation and Commentary (Studies in Greek and Roman Religion, 5) The Chaldean Oracles: Text, Translation and Commentary (Studies in Greek and Roman Religion, 5)
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avg rating 4.42 — 48 ratings — published 180
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Theophany: The Neoplatonic Philosophy of Dionysius the Areopagite (Suny Series in Ancient Greek Philosophy) Theophany: The Neoplatonic Philosophy of Dionysius the Areopagite (Suny Series in Ancient Greek Philosophy)
by (shelved 2 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 4.51 — 74 ratings — published 2007
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Confessions Confessions (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 80,531 ratings — published 400
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On First Principles On First Principles (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 4.20 — 447 ratings — published 215
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Complete Works of Plotinus Complete Works of Plotinus (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as neoplatonism)
avg rating 4.45 — 20 ratings — published 2009
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Celsus
“The wisest of nations, cities, and men in every age have held by certain general principles of thought and action : to this ancient tradition the Egyptians, Assyrians, Persians and Indians, Samothracians and Druids, alike adhere ; but the Jews and Moses have no part nor lot in it. I pass by those who explain away the Mosaic records by plausible allegorising. The Mosaic account in regard to the age of the world is false: the flood being in the time of Deucalion was comparatively recent. Neither the teaching nor the institutions of Moses have any claim to originality. He appropriated doctrines which he had heard from men and nations of repute for wisdom. He borrowed the rite of circumcision from the Egyptians. He deluded goatherds and shepherds into the belief that there was one God — whom they called the Highest, or Adonai, or the Heavenly, or Sabaoth, or whatever names they please to give to this world — and there their knowledge ceased. It is of no import whether the God over all be called by the name that is usual among the Greeks, or that which obtains among the Indians or Egyptians.”
― Celsus, The Fragments of Celsus

Ken Elmgren
“I have come to appreciate the pivotal distinction between Plato’s concept of Eternal Truths versus Aristotle’s experience-based understanding. I also now realize the crucial role played by Plotinus and the Neoplatonists in transforming Greek philosophical thought into the supernaturalism of modern-day western religions. Philosophy and spirituality are engaged in perpetual disagreement as to whether knowledge is best derived from human observation and introspection, or from a non-human source of information whether it be a god, a universal order, or the sanctity of mathematics.”
― Ken Elmgren, Imagine: An Inquiry into Spirituality, Political Economics, and Personal Autonomy in a Modern World

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