The Routledge Handbook of Neoplatonism is an authoritative and comprehensive survey of the most important issues and developments in one of the fastest growing areas of research in ancient philosophy. An international team of scholars situates and re-evaluates Neoplatonism within the history of ancient philosophy and thought and explores its influence on philosophical and religious schools worldwide. Over thirty chapters are divided into seven clear parts: (Re)sources instruction and interaction Methods and Styles of Exegesis Metaphysics and Metaphysical Perspectives Language Knowledge Soul and Self Nature: Physics Medicine and Biology Ethics Political Theory and Aesthetics The legacy of Neoplatonism. The Routledge Handbook of Neoplatonism is a major reference source for all students and scholars in Neoplatonism and ancient philosophy as well as researchers in the philosophy of science ethics aesthetics and religion. . Language: English