: Includes unique studies on specialized topics, including the reception of Plato by women readers.
: Offers an extensive bibliography essential for scholars in classical reception studies. Expert Reception 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 : Includes unique studies on specialized topics, including
: The collection views Plato as both a philosopher and a cornerstone of Greek intellectual history. Key Sections and Focus : The collection views
Scholars emphasize that the volume fills a major gap in the field by offering a comprehensive study of ancient Platonism. For broader context, Brill also offers the Brill's Companions to Classical Reception series.
: Explores the intersection of Platonic thought with early Christian authors (e.g., Augustine) and Neoplatonists like Proclus and Damascius. Key Features