School of Plato: Its Origin, Development, and Revival Under the Roman Empire (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781564596338)

""The School of Plato: Its Origin, Development, and Revival Under the Roman Empire"" is a comprehensive study by F. W. Bussell that delves into the history and evolution of Plato's philosophy and the school that he founded. The book traces the origins of the school, its development over time, and its eventual decline during the Hellenistic period. It also explores the revival of Platonic philosophy during the Roman Empire, highlighting the contributions of key figures such as Plotinus and Porphyry. Through a detailed examination of primary sources and historical records, Bussell provides a rich and nuanced account of the School of Plato and its enduring impact on Western thought. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, ancient Greece, or the intellectual legacy of Plato and his followers.1896. Herein is the best synthesis of Plato's most profound teachings including: The Awakening of the Individual; Search for the Ultimate Reality; Qualifications for the Spiritual Principle; Doctrine of Divine Providence; The Source of Life and Motion; Oriental and Hellenic Ideals; Conceptions of the Perfect of Blessed Life; The Kingdom of God; Search for Freedom; Search for the Absolute, plus more!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. W. Bussell
ISBN-10: 1564596338
ISBN-13: 9781564596338
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/01/1996
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 10.60h x 7.92w x 0.85d