Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in Antiquity (edited by Tarrant, Renaud, Baltzly, and Layne) is a foundational, systematic English-language guide to how Plato’s work was interpreted from his death in 347 BCE through the 6th century CE. Key Sections and Focus
: Focuses on Middle Platonists (e.g., Plutarch, Alcinous, Numenius) and figures like Galen. Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in ...
: Examines the immediate reception by his pupils and the early Academy. Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in
: Explores the intersection of Platonic thought with early Christian authors (e.g., Augustine) and Neoplatonists like Proclus and Damascius. Key Features : Explores the intersection of Platonic thought with
: The collection views Plato as both a philosopher and a cornerstone of Greek intellectual history.
: Includes unique studies on specialized topics, including the reception of Plato by women readers.
Scholars emphasize that the volume fills a major gap in the field by offering a comprehensive study of ancient Platonism. For broader context, Brill also offers the Brill's Companions to Classical Reception series.