Neoplatonism
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+ | '''Neoplatonism''' (also '''Neo-Platonism''') is the modern term for a school of religious and mystical [[philosophy]] that took shape in the [[3rd century]] AD, founded by [[Plotinus]] and based on the teachings of [[Plato]] and earlier [[Platonism|Platonists]]. The term was first coined by [[Thomas Taylor (neoplatonist)|Thomas Taylor]]. | ||
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Neoplatonism (also Neo-Platonism) is the modern term for a school of religious and mystical philosophy that took shape in the 3rd century AD, founded by Plotinus and based on the teachings of Plato and earlier Platonists. The term was first coined by Thomas Taylor.
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