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''It should, however, be added that, while the philosophy that sprang from these sources was Platonic, it did not disdain to appropriate to itself elements of Aristoteleanism and even [[Epicureanism]], which it articulated into a Syncretic system.'' [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10742b.htm Neo-Platonism] | ''It should, however, be added that, while the philosophy that sprang from these sources was Platonic, it did not disdain to appropriate to itself elements of Aristoteleanism and even [[Epicureanism]], which it articulated into a Syncretic system.'' [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10742b.htm Neo-Platonism] | ||
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Neoplatonism is a philosophical system based on Plato's doctrines but also on Oriental religious ideas. It flourished during the first centuries of the Christian era.
It should, however, be added that, while the philosophy that sprang from these sources was Platonic, it did not disdain to appropriate to itself elements of Aristoteleanism and even Epicureanism, which it articulated into a Syncretic system. Neo-Platonism
At the closing period of Greek philosophy Neoplatonism was founded by Plotinus of Lycopolis.
