John M. Dillon Livres

The collection features nineteen philosophical letters by Iamblichus, the only surviving Platonist philosopher from antiquity. These letters, newly translated into English, explore a range of topics including providence, fate, and the cardinal virtues, while addressing both students and influential figures in Syrian society. They reflect the moral concerns of the time and highlight the public dimensions of Iamblichus's thought. This volume serves as a valuable resource for those studying late antiquity, Neoplatonism, and early Christianity.

Dillon's travelogue offers a vivid portrayal of his journey through picturesque southern England, blending beautiful countryside descriptions with historical and literary observations. Each chapter chronicles a different segment of his travels, enriched by illustrations and photographs that enhance the narrative. Beyond mere travel, the book serves as a commentary on the culture and literature of the regions visited, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of English history and literature. This facsimile reprint preserves the original's charm and insights.

This book comprises a selection of the articles delivered at the Eighth Symposium Platonicum of the International Plato Society, held in Dublin. The articles cover all the chief topics raised in the Philebus, including dialectic, the nature of pleasure, the system of first principles, and the nature of the good life. The papers represent a fine panorama of current scholarly thinking on the contents of this most interesting and significant dialogue.

The volume contains a collection of papers presented at the International Symposium, which took place in Hvar, Croatia, in 2006. In recent years there has been an upsurge of interest in the study of Plato, Platonism and Neoplatonism. Taking the position that it is of vital importance to establish an ongoing dialogue among scientists, artists, academics, theologians and philosophers concerning pressing issues of common interest to humankind, this collection of papers endeavours to bridge the gap between contemporary research in Platonist philosophy and other fields where insights gained from the study of Plato and Platonist philosophy can be of consequence and benefit. Authors: Werner Beierwaltes, Luc Brisson, Amber Carpenter, John Dillon, Jonathan Doner, Franco Ferrari, Francesco Fronterotta, F. A. J. de Haas, Aaron Hughes, Byron Kaldis, Daniel Kolak, Thomas Leinkauf, Dionysis Mentzeniotis, Jean-Marc Narbonne, Giannis Stamatellos, Vladimir Stoupel, Patrick Quinn, Jure Zovko and Marie-Élize Zovko