Plutarch of Athens
Greek philosopher (c. 350 – 430 AD) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the historian, biographer, essayist, and Middle Platonist, see Plutarch.
Plutarch of Athens (Greek: Πλούταρχος ὁ Ἀθηναῖος; c. 350 – 430 AD) was a Greek philosopher and Neoplatonist who taught in Athens at the beginning of the 5th century. He reestablished the Platonic Academy there and became its leader. He wrote commentaries on Aristotle and Plato, emphasizing the doctrines which they had in common.
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Born | 350 AD |
Died | 430 AD |
Era | Ancient philosophy |
Region | Western philosophy |
School | Neoplatonism |
Notable students | Syrianus, Proclus |
Main interests | Platonism, Aristotelianism |
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