Of Neoplatonism - The Perennial Tradition

The "perennial tradition" of Neoplatonism, spanning from Late Antiquity through the Renaissance, emphasizes a continuous transmission of thought focusing on the harmony between ancient revelations and the metaphysics of Plotinus, Porphyry, and Proclus. Core tenets involve emanation from the One, the soul's ascent to the divine, and substantial influence on early Christian and Arabic philosophy. Detailed scholarly analysis of this, including the influence of Proclus, can be found in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy . Chapter 7 Porphyry and the Theology of Aristotle in - Brill