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Lloyd P. Gerson

Disciplines:
ancient philosophy
ancient philosophy/neoplatonism

Summary

Canadian scholar of ancient philosophy who has written on Plato, Aristotle, and Neoplatonism, arguing for a broadly Platonic tradition unifying ancient philosophy.

Core Contribution

Aristotle and Other Platonists: argues that Aristotle is best understood as a Platonist who differs on specific metaphysical points, not as a fundamental opponent. Contributed to Plotinus scholarship and Neoplatonism.

Notable Works & Achievements

Plotinus

Aristotle and Other Platonists

From Plato to Platonism

Historical Influences

Plato Plotinus Aristotle

Intellectual Lineage

Ancient Philosophy Scholarship

Contemporaries & Peers

Brad Inwood John Cooper

Minds Influenced

No recorded minds influenced.

Intellectual Posterity

Neoplatonism Scholarship

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