Brillвђ™s Companion To The Reception Of Plato In ... May 2026

: Focuses on Middle Platonists (e.g., Plutarch, Alcinous, Numenius) and figures like Galen.

: Examines the immediate reception by his pupils and the early Academy. Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in ...

Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in Antiquity (edited by Tarrant, Renaud, Baltzly, and Layne) is a foundational, systematic English-language guide to how Plato’s work was interpreted from his death in 347 BCE through the 6th century CE. Key Sections and Focus : Focuses on Middle Platonists (e

: Explores the intersection of Platonic thought with early Christian authors (e.g., Augustine) and Neoplatonists like Proclus and Damascius. Key Features Key Sections and Focus : Explores the intersection

: Includes unique studies on specialized topics, including the reception of Plato by women readers.

The volume is organized into three chronological parts encompassing 31 chapters:

: Offers an extensive bibliography essential for scholars in classical reception studies. Expert Reception