Plotinus
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Plotinus was an ancient Greek philosopher, born and raised in Roman Egypt. He is widely regarded by modern scholars as the founder of Neoplatonism.
Head in white marble. The identification as Plotinus is plausible but not proven.
Presumed depiction of Plotinus and his disciples on a Roman sarcophagus in the Museo Gregoriano Profano, Vatican Museums, Rome
Platonism
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Platonism is the philosophy of Plato and philosophical systems closely derived from it, considered the opposite of nominalism, or anti-realism. Platonism has had a profound influence on Western though
Plotinus
…regarded by modern scholars as the founder of Neoplatonism. Plotinus was a student of the self-taught philosopher Ammonius Saccas, who belonged to the Platonic tradition. Historians in the 19th century coined the term "Neoplatonism" to describe Plotinus and his philosophy. This philosophical tradition was vastly influential…
Head of Plato, Roman copy. The original was exhibited at the Academy after the death of the philosopher (348/347 BC).
Plato holding his Timaeus, detail from the Vatican fresco The School of Athens
Site of Plato's Academy in Athens
Many Western churchmen, including Augustine of Hippo, have been influenced by Platonism.