Neo Platonism AP Euro
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Intellectual and Theological Movements in Late Roman Antiquity Greek Philosophy: Greek Philosophy: Platonism (Plato) Platonism (Plato) Theory of Forms Theory of Forms Middle Platonism (Origen) Middle Platonism (Origen) Divine Mind Divine Mind Neo-Platonism (Plotinus) Neo-Platonism (Plotinus) The One The One Augustine of Hippo: Augustine of Hippo: Greek Philosophy and Christian Faith Greek Philosophy and Christian Faith Logic and Reason Logic and Reason Origen Plotinus Augustine
Platonism Allegory of the Cave Theory of Forms Take notes from the link above!! The whole document These forms come from a divine being(s)
Middle Platonism Divine Mind = Middle Platonism Origen took concept of divine mind and linked it to the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity Holy Trinity = Divine Mind Father = perfect unity & purity of the spirit Son = logos (reason) & sophia (wisdom) of the Father Holy Spirit = sanctification of human souls Allowed for each part of the Trinity to be viewed as a god … this made it easier for Pagans to understand & conversion more successful Check out this site for a more detailed explanation Take notes from the link above!! Just the Introduction
Neo-Platonism Plotinus = Roman Philosopher Concept of “The One” Augustine of Hippo = Church Father Began synthesis of Christian thought & pagan philosophy The One = Christian God The One Exits outside of being … transcendent Entire universe emanates from The One Check out this site for more info! Take notes from the link above!! Just the Introduction
Ficino, Mirandolla & Neo-Platonism Ficino Credited with synthesizing Platonism & Christian doctrine Mirandola Student of Ficino Took what Ficino did and went further … synthesized ALL of renaissance thought! mhttp://faculty.uml.edu/CulturalStudies/Italian_Renaissance/8_9_c.ht m Great Resource … Paper by Scholar Richard Hooker Take notes from both links above!! The whole document